Paying Rent

It is important that all tenants pay the rent that is being charged at the property.  Failure to do so could result in eviction.  Landlords have a duty to collect all rent due for its dwellings, as the income is vital to fund other services.  Landlords should take reasonable steps to try and resolve tenancy or rent arrears problems. 

However, if all else fails, the Landlord will apply to the Courts to repossess a property.  The most common ground for eviction is non-payment of rent, although it is possible for tenants breaching any other aspect of their tenancy agreement to be evicted.  Once a Possession Order is obtained from the Court, any application to vary the terms of the order or obtain a stay of execution must be made to the Court itself rather that the Council.

If tenants are facing a Possession Order, it is advisable to seek independent legal advice.  Tenants can contact a solicitor directly, the local Citizens Advice Bureau can offer free advice, North Shropshire Homeless Action Partnership and the Council's Housing Options Team and the Council can offer free advice.

There is no guarantee that the Courts will not agree to the eviction of households with children.  The Council or other Registered Social Landlords generally have no obligation to re-house those who are evicted for non-payment of rent.

Related Links

Citizens Advice Bureau

Money Advice