As more landlords face problem tenants, Helpland outline the importance of adhering to the law to ensure a successful eviction process.
(1888PressRelease) June 30, 2011 - Landlords who face problems with tenants who fail to pay the rent, damage the property and disturb neighbours can follow long established legal processes for tenant eviction. However, landlords need to be aware of their responsibilities under the law to avoid lengthy delays when trying to evict tenants. No matter what problems the tenant may be causing the landlord, landlords still need to ensure they follow the letter of the law. Failure to do so could exacerbate a difficult situation by causing frustrating delays in court. They could and even cost the landlord yet more money and see them facing criminal charges.
Tenant Eviction service Helpland had the following to say:
"When landlords are being put in an extremely difficult situation by non-paying tenants, they might sometimes forego certain aspects the legal process required to evict tenants. However, we cannot emphasise strongly enough the dangers of this route. Tenant eviction can be legally handled with the minimum possible disruption to the landlord."
Landlords enduring prolonged problems could be tempted to take the situation into their own hands. This may be particularly the case if tenants are behaving as though they are beyond the law. Some tenants may still occupy the property even after initial eviction notices have been correctly served. It has been known for landlords to attempt to change the locks, or regain possession of their property by literally trying to physically throw the offending tenant out. Shouting or otherwise behaving in a 'threatening manner', in fact all of these tactics are commonly illegal. Tenant eviction is only allowed providing certain legal steps are taken which provide tenants with certain legal rights. Furthermore, these types of violations of tenants rights can mean tenants are able to begin a legal counter-claim. The legal process can then become even more protracted, simply extending the landlords predicament.
In some cases, trying to take the law into your own hands could land you in court on serious criminal charges. It has been known for landlords who have fallen foul of the law in this respect to have been convicted and ordered to pay damages running into double figures. Landlords can also face problems if they reason that if tenants withhold rent or otherwise breach their contract, the landlord would be justified to refuse to pay for repairs. Again, this is not correct and can lead to lengthy delays in court. Landlords are also cautioned they are still liable under health and safety laws in every situation.
"We successfully resolve all cases of tenant eviction in favour of our landlords, even in the face of the most belligerent tenants. We always regain the property in a professional, legal manner. In some cases, we're sure this helps our clients avoid the 'tipping point' - where other landlords have perhaps felt desperate enough to try to confront their tenants and tell them to leave, with disastrous results for all concerned".
Helpland offer landlords professional, expert advice on all aspects of successful, legal tenant eviction. To speak to one of their experienced advisors, landlords can call for free initial advice on 0845 450 0536. Information about different types of legal actions, including a section 8 eviction can be found on their website at:
As more landlords face problem tenants, Helpland outline the importance of adhering to the law to ensure a successful eviction process. 
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