What will happen if you do not pay your rent
There are various stages that we have in place to help you pay your rent.
Stage 1
Missed rent payments/paying less than you should; We will contact you. If you do not pay your arrears or they increase, we will contact you again.
Stage 2
If these remain unpaid, you will receive notice informing you we intend to take you to court; a Notice of Seeking Possession or a Notice of Possession Proceedings
Stage 3
At any time between four weeks and one year after sending a Notice of Seeking Possession or a Notice of Possession Proceedings, we can submit the matter to the courts.
Stage 4
Application to the courts. Usually you can stay in your home, if you pay off arrears at an appropriate rate. You will also be liable for all court costs.
Stage 5
If you do not keep to the Court Order arrangements, we will apply for a warrant to evict you. This is a last resort.
Stage 6
The enforcement officer will call to evict you. If you are evicted, you are likely to be deemed intentionally homeless. This means that you may not be re-housed by us and are likely to have difficulty finding somewhere else to live.