My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property
Rongmala, a landlord in south London, is struggling with a tenant who owes her £15,000 in rent and refuses to leave the property. Court delays are exacerbating her situation, leaving her feeling helpless as she navigates the eviction process. The upcoming Renters' Rights Act is raising concerns among landlords about potential challenges in removing tenants and the impact on the court system.
- ▪Rongmala became a landlord after moving in with her children due to disabilities.
- ▪Her tenant stopped paying rent last year, leading to significant financial strain.
- ▪The new Renters' Rights Act, effective May 1, aims to provide more security for renters but raises concerns for landlords.
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My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property27 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTarah Welsh,Housing correspondent,Larissa Tairo,Naresh PuriandAlastair ReidBBCRongmala says the financial problems resulting from her lost rental income are causing her depressionRongmala became an "accidental" landlord when her disabilities meant she could no longer live alone.She moved in with her children and rented out her south London maisonette.But last year, her tenant stopped paying rent.Rongmala, 57, eventually sent an eviction notice and began court proceedings, but several months later the tenant is around £15,000 in rent arrears and refusing to leave.Court delays are holding up the removal of the tenant, leaving Rongmala feeling "broken".Some landlords are…
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