Rent arrears means that you have missed payments to your landlord or housing association. If you have rent arrears, your landlord can apply to the court for a Possession Order which allows them to evict you from your home.
However, a Possession Order is not always necessary and your landlord could potentially evict you without one. It is important to check your tenancy agreement to see how your landlord will deal with your rent arrears and the eviction process.
If you are struggling with debt and feel as though you cannot afford to make your rent payments, or you have been threatened with eviction, you need to seek professional eviction help as soon possible.
As well as helping homeowners avoid repossession, we can help tenants who have been threatened with the prospect of eviction. The earlier you get advice about eviction the better as it becomes more difficult to offer eviction help at a later stage.
We may be able to get your Possession Order (Eviction Order) suspended. For advice and to see if we can offer you eviction help, please get in touch with our specialist advisors on 0800 048 1779.
Remember, your rent should always be seen as a priority debt as we all need to have a roof over our head.
Stopping a planned repossession is a complex legal process. There cannot be any guarantees of success. It is NEVER too late to start to oppose the repossession and the sooner you start the better the chance of a successful outcome. To successfully oppose repossession in Court we would always recommend professional legal representation to present your case.