As a landlord, one of the most frustrating challenges you can face is tenants failing to pay their rent on time and needing to collect unpaid rent. Whether it’s a case of neglect, a dispute, or tenants simply refusing to pay, the financial strain can quickly mount up. Fortunately, there’s a solution: Eviction Support’s professional rent arrears collection service.
At Eviction Support, we specialise in efficient and effective debt recovery, helping landlords across the UK recover unpaid rent in a streamlined and legally compliant manner. With over 30 years of experience in debt recovery and landlord-tenant law, our team is equipped with the expertise to ensure you get the payment you’re owed.
Why Landlords Choose Eviction Support to Collect Unpaid Rent
Proven Expertise With decades of experience in debt recovery, we understand the complexities landlords face when it comes to collecting unpaid rent. Our team’s legal knowledge ensures that we can navigate the often tricky process while remaining compliant with the law.
Comprehensive Services We don’t just collect unpaid rent – we offer a full suite of services to help you recover what you’re owed, from tracing former tenants to enforcing court orders. Whether your case is straightforward or complex, we provide the tools and strategies necessary to achieve the best outcome.
Dedicated, Personalised Support Every landlord that partners with us is assigned a dedicated account manager. Your account manager is your direct point of contact, offering regular updates and providing clear guidance throughout the entire process.
Speed and Efficiency Our services are designed to act quickly. We understand that time is money, and the longer an unpaid debt lingers, the harder it is to recover. Our streamlined processes, combined with the latest tools and strategies, enable us to deliver fast and effective results.
Cost-Effective Solutions We offer fixed fees for our services, ensuring that you know exactly what you’re paying for upfront. Our goal is to collect unpaid rent efficiently while minimising both the time and financial impact on you.
Our Rent Arrears Collection Services
We offer a range of services, tailored to your specific needs, to ensure you can recover rent arrears as swiftly as possible.
Legal Support
Our experienced paralegals will guide you through the legal process to collect unpaid rent. From issuing formal demands to providing advice on the best course of action, our legal team ensures that everything is done in full accordance with landlord-tenant law. Our goal is to maximise the chances of successful recovery while keeping you compliant.
Key Benefits:
- Access to legal expertise tailored to your case.
- Clear, effective documentation and advice.
- Fully compliant with landlord-tenant regulations.
Dedicated Bailiff Team for Rent Arrears Collection
When a tenant fails to pay after initial attempts, it may be time to bring in our certificated High Court enforcement officers. Our bailiffs at our sister company West Country Bailiffs have extensive experience in recovering rent arrears, ensuring that your money is collected swiftly and professionally.
Key Benefits:
- Court-approved enforcement with strong legal backing.
- Direct action that results in successful recovery of debt.
- Focused efforts to minimise your costs and maximise results.
Former Tenant Tracing Services
Often, the hardest part of rent arrears collection is locating former tenants. Our tracing agents use advanced databases and techniques to find missing tenants, ensuring that you can proceed with collecting the debt.
Key Benefits:
- Expert tracing of former tenants who may be hard to locate.
- Increased success rate in recovering rent arrears.
- Quick access to up-to-date contact details.
Solicitor’s Letter of Demand
The first step in many cases is to issue a formal demand letter. Our solicitors can provide a legally compliant letter that gives your tenant 28 days to either pay the outstanding rent or arrange a payment plan. Many tenants respond promptly to this formal request, leading to immediate payments.
Key Benefits:
- Clear, formal notice demanding payment.
- Often results in tenants making immediate payment.
- Compliant with pre-action protocols to avoid unnecessary delays.
County Court Proceedings (CCJ)
If a tenant ignores the demand letter, we can initiate County Court proceedings to obtain a County Court Judgment (CCJ) against them. A CCJ can significantly increase the pressure on tenants to pay, as it affects their credit rating and can lead to further legal action.
Key Benefits:
- A CCJ demonstrates the seriousness of the debt.
- Puts additional legal pressure on the tenant to settle the debt.
- Enhances your chances of recovering unpaid rent.
High Court Writ of Control
Once a CCJ is in place, we can escalate the case to the High Court and apply for a Writ of Control. Our in-house enforcement agents at West Country Bailiffs then take direct action, using lawful means to seize goods as security for the unpaid rent. This can often lead to swift recovery of outstanding amounts.
Key Benefits:
- Stronger enforcement measures.
- Direct, decisive action to recover the debt.
- Higher success rates due to the involvement of High Court agents.
Why Timely Rent Arrears Collection is Crucial for Landlords
Unpaid rent can be a serious burden for landlords, especially when it extends for several months. Not only does it create financial instability, but it also impacts the ability to maintain your property and invest in improvements. With rent arrears at an all-time high, it’s crucial to take swift action to recover unpaid rent and reduce the risk of financial strain.
Eviction Support’s rent arrears collection service gives landlords the peace of mind that comes with knowing their case is being handled by experts. Whether you’re dealing with a single unpaid tenant or facing multiple arrears cases, we’re here to help.
Contact Us Today
If you’re a landlord in England and Wales struggling to collect rent arrears, get in touch with Eviction Support today. Our team is ready to guide you through the debt recovery process with personalised support and proven results. Don’t let unpaid rent drain your resources—let us help you recover what’s rightfully yours.
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