It is already tough to be a landlord. There are plenty of outgoing costs—mortgage, labour, unexpected repairs, insurance, full stop—I can go on and on. But what happens when you think you have found the ideal tenant, where you have settled them in and done all the necessary checks, but suddenly they start being unresponsive? Despite your earnest efforts and best methods of maintaining good communication and banter, things are still not working. The tenant decides to be uncommunicative whenever they feel like it, and strangely enough, it happens when it is rent time.
Every month, you are forced to chase down the payment. Your constant messages and attempts to reach out are initially done in a friendly manner. But soon, the rent arrears become too high, and you opt for a more professional, targeted approach.
As a landlord, reaching out to a tenant for eviction is a last resort. Nobody wants to do it anyway, as it costs money and takes ages. The last time we checked the court system in 2023, it took nine months to evict a tenant! Frankly, which landlord can put up with that level of arrears, stress, and headache?
It is in the best interest of both the landlord and the tenant to work together. Yet despite your best efforts, sometimes things don’t go well, and we have to look at another route.
Here at My Landlord Cares, we have regular communication with landlords. If the situations mentioned above arise, it does not surprise the landlord at all, as we regularly inform them of every situation. As a matter of fact, it’s not ideal. But we are here to provide help and guidance for landlords. We aim to assist them all throughout the process of eviction while giving them the right support. This could be GUIDING LANDLORDS to the right agencies that can give them the RIGHT advice and professional service. Truthfully, it’s not what any landlord wants. But let’s face reality—this is a part of the experience of being a landlord.
If you’re struggling in such a situation, please do not hesitate to reach out. Don’t suffer in silence! If you need help, contact us at My Landlord Cares, and we are ready to cater to your needs.