• There is always an 'however', and letting is no different.  If a disagreement arises, or some rent payments become outstanding, it is essential that you make efforts to avoid angry confrontation - it very rarely helps, anyway, and can end any chance of a reasoned solution.

• If your disagreement is regarding possession or rent arrears, there are specific procedures for dealing with these through the Courts.  Even though you may be resolving the issue with the tenant, you should still serve the required legal Notices as soon as possible, as the entire process can take several months.  If you come to agreement with the tenant then you can always tear up the Notice.

• Under the Landlords & Tenants Act (1977), it is a criminal act to remove a tenant or their possessions from your property without their CONSENT or a COURT ORDER implemented by the COURT BAILIFF - Don't do it. You have been warned.

• If you do have to take a claim to Court, the correct Notices must have been served in a correct way and at the right time.  In addition, the Court Claim form must be correct and you should have some supporting evidence to your Claim, whether it be for Possession or money - any wrong procedure and the Court will refuse your claim and you will have to start all over again.

• In summary, disputes can normally be resolved without Court action and Pascodelta can always help in those situations.  When you hear horror stories about it taking a year+ to evict a tenant, guaranteed, the reason lies with the Landlord's incorrect procedure and/or actions

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