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How to deal with an antisocial tenant?

Problem tenants are difficult to deal with for landlords; despite the government introducing an exception to the additional protections, a fast-track process for repossession cases featuring antisocial behaviour, the process is still likely to be long and arduous. Landlords faced with anti-social behaviour need to build-up a record of incidents which affect neighbours and other tenants. Keeping a diary of events, getting hold of witness statements from those affected, plus police reports of criminal activity and police call-outs is that all-important evidence to support such an application to the courts and this takes time.

Handling an end of tenancy

What happens when a tenancy ends Most tenancies end amicably, with the tenant giving notice then handing back the keys and agreeing with the landlord or agent on any cost that needs to be paid. But some end up in disputes over the state of how the property was returned. check the tenancy agreement as it outlines responsibilities note the condition and standard of the property and its cleanliness at the start of the tenancy via an inventory report so expectations can be managed by both sides be open to compromise to come to an agreement