# Non - paying rent **URL:** \ **Category:** Landlord Discussion\ **Created:** [13 November 2020 00:56 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/non-paying-rent/17634 "2020-11-13T00:56:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Angelina2](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/angelina2/32/450_2.png) [@Angelina2](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Angelina2)\ **Post date:** [13 November 2020 00:56 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/non-paying-rent/17634/1 "2020-11-13T00:56:33Z")
tenant stopped paying rent october. suddenly - prevented final work on electrical safety certification. has not answered email, text, phone calls nor mail. Notice 21 and 8 both delivered. no reply. annoyingly - 6 months lead on eviction notice - cannot do anything legally before mid may 20201! Any suggestions - ---
**Author:** ![David122](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/david122/32/1449_2.png) [@David122](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/David122)\ **Post date:** [13 November 2020 11:31 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/non-paying-rent/17634/2 "2020-11-13T11:31:43Z")
Perhaps offer (verbally) to fund re-location costs generously if they can’t afford the rent any more. ---
**Author:** ![Tina.unwin](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/tina.unwin/32/450_2.png) [@Tina.unwin](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Tina.unwin)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2020 23:37 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/non-paying-rent/17634/3 "2020-11-17T23:37:12Z")
Welcome to the club - get set for a rocky ride ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/mr_t/32/515_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [21 November 2020 23:27 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/non-paying-rent/17634/4 "2020-11-21T23:27:54Z")
Have you been round there and knocked on the door? ---
**Author:** ![Angelina2](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/angelina2/32/450_2.png) [@Angelina2](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Angelina2)\ **Post date:** [22 November 2020 08:11 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/non-paying-rent/17634/5 "2020-11-22T08:11:23Z")
Been round and knocked on door - they had scarpered. No damage, just a cart load of detritus to remove. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/mr_t/32/515_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [22 November 2020 08:37 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/non-paying-rent/17634/6 "2020-11-22T08:37:59Z")
I don’t know the current law on this but someone else will, which is to put up a Notice of Abandonment. Also send them written notification that you will be entering the property on a certain day and time for inspection. Insurance companies usually have a clause that the property cannot be left unchecked, if unoccupied, for long periods of time or it’s invalidated. (I believe mine says no longer than two weeks) ---
**Author:** ![Colin3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/colin3/32/450_2.png) [@Colin3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Colin3)\ **Post date:** [22 November 2020 09:58 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/non-paying-rent/17634/7 "2020-11-22T09:58:28Z")
take a load of pictures , assume you have a key? If it where my place I would just go in ,change the locks I dont care what the law is . If they have cleared out ,Thats it for me ---
**Author:** ![David122](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/david122/32/1449_2.png) [@David122](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/David122)\ **Post date:** [22 November 2020 10:49 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/non-paying-rent/17634/8 "2020-11-22T10:49:43Z")
Did they leave keys? Did neighbours see them go or hear anything? Have they remove their clothes and toiletries? Surrender by operation of law is all about evidence. ---
**Author:** ![Angelina2](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/angelina2/32/450_2.png) [@Angelina2](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Angelina2)\ **Post date:** [22 November 2020 11:22 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/non-paying-rent/17634/9 "2020-11-22T11:22:29Z")
The law is an ass! Fortunately - the non payment of rent, keys left behind, and furniture cleared ( except for tat piled in the garage) are indicators of abandonment and release of legal possession. The legalities preventing LLs taking care and possession of their property is deplorable. A publican can remove someone from their premises, as can a taxi driver, bus driver, hotel manager …… The tenant is able to smash contracts and responsibilities. Recent Government changes allowing 8+ months rent unpaid is too scary for me - the estate agent is on fast-call. ---
**Author:** ![David122](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/david122/32/1449_2.png) [@David122](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/David122)\ **Post date:** [22 November 2020 15:09 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/non-paying-rent/17634/10 "2020-11-22T15:09:28Z")
In that case I would keep detailed records, including photos and re-take possession now ---
**Author:** ![system](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/system/32/11_2.png) [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Post date:** [9 August 2022 12:52 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/non-paying-rent/17634/11 "2022-08-09T12:52:09Z")
Closed on 9 August 2022 12:52 UTC