Debt Collectors (again)

[lanaby]

I've been lucky with tenants for the last 2 years, however after her partner left one of my tenants' debt is spiralling out of control. This week her HB got taken by the bank for other bills so I got no rent. I've read on this site about the pros and cons of using debt collectors and have come to the conclusion it's the only language she'll understand. However, I want to use someone responsible which isn't going to result in me being charged with harrassment. I'm based in Dorset. Can anyone make a recommendation? Also, as she's still in the property and I'm evicting her, would people reocmmend using a DC now or wait until she's out?

thanks

lanaby

[SPEEDTWIN]

If she is 2 months in arrears (which means 1 month and 1 day) Write to the HB dept ASAP and state you are the L/L of the property and the tenant is more than 8 weeks in arrears and request all hb payments to now be paid directly to you. (they have to do it)

Serve 21 and section 8 as well

[lanaby]

I called HB and then said in order to get the HB directly to me, she would have to arrange it. were they wrong?

I've given her 7 days to do this or I get the DC in.

Have served Section 21 but not 8.

[SPEEDTWIN]

If more than 8 weeks in arrears THEY HAVE TO PAY YOU BUT YOU HAVE TO REQUEST IT IN WRITING

my local council make the next payment at the begining of august, i dont know if it is the same payment date across the country but if so get your letter off ASAP or you will miss the next payment run.

[lanaby]

I'm not at that stage yet, the rent was due July 22 so she's only just overdue but I know it's not coming. does that mean I need to wait till next month before issuing a section 8? I will write to them again anyway to inform them. Thanks.