Can You Get A Ccj On Tenants For Rent Arrears While They Are Still In The Property?

[Mysticmag]

I have issued both a Section 8 and a Section 21 to a tenant who has 4 months of rent arrears. This hasn't gone to court yet. I was wondering if I could also issue him with a CCJ before he disappears.

[Buenchico]

Yes, you can obtain a CCJ but that might not the end of all your problems. See here
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Law/Question1559753.html
and here
http://www.landlordzone.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?46910-CCJ-any-success-with-debt-recovery-for-rent-arrears

[Peter Pedant]

erm s8 notice
you can join the eviction under s 8 with a claim for arrears
( used to have to be separate but the rules changed)

s 8 is discretionary and involves a hearing if defended and is herefore slower

s21 is much quicker as you have an almost absolute right to possession - so as I usually suggest - I would go for s21 as it is quicker - get the tenant out, redecorate relet and get on with your life.

I have written off most arrears (bar one)
altho one is gamely paying off since Nov 2011 ( what did I say ?) and that is because the professional regulator takes a dim view of unpaid debt.

a lot of landlords obsess about arrears - it isnt worth the effort
get them out quickly - see cassa's threads