Himself has just spoken to the landlord - he has changed his phone provider and so has a different number. There is no problem with his mortgage he is just in the process of amalgamating his two mortgages (his partner is sorting it all out so he didn't have the details). We can stay for as long as we like :)
Thank you all for being so kind and helpful yesterday, it was much appreciated, x
The bailiff thing is odd, maybe there's some sort of misunderstanding or lost paperwork? I believe our landlord when he says there is no problem though, he's probably worrying himself sick waiting for the letter to get from us to him. He leaves his partner to deal with bills, etc.
I agree with the others, sher - I'd still only breathe half a sigh of relief. I don't understand where the bailiffs fit in, there must have been considerable non-payment.....