UK Landlord Forum / Life

Our tenant has accumulated an excessive amount of personal belongings in the hallway, which is a common area shared by all residents. This poses a potential safety hazard, as individuals passing through risk tripping over the obstructions, and the clutter creates an environment conducive to pest infestations. We have provided the tenant with a 30-day notice to remove these items from the hallway. However, the tenant has failed to comply with this request. What recourse do we now have?

Remove the items and give them back when they ask for them.

I had a problem with bikes in the hallway.The number grew,and no one would own up.I was told by the fire officer that should a fire arise,our insurance would be affected.I put a notice on each bike,giving a date by which they would be taken to a charity shop.All were moved,and one owner did not even live in the block.

In your case I think I would have a "friendly" chat,suggesting that the flat was clearly not big enough for their needs,so would they like to be released from any contracts to find somewhere more suitable.In the meantime I would load the stuff into boxes and place them outside the building.

As you have produced the Tort notice you now need to follow up with a 48h notice saying that the items present a fire risk and will be put into storage at the their cost.

I work with a numerous Housing Associations and they do not even serve the 30 days notice, they take the stuff, put it into storage, leave a note saying it has been taken and say it will be disposed of in 30 days if not claimed.

Since Grenfell they take and fire risk to extreme level and have a zero tolerance policy.  You can see why as they tend to own 50,000 to 100,000+ properties so if they are found liable for a single fire it will increase their liability on insurance and any penalty.

Make sure that there are plenty of notices in all communal areas and perhaps consider not renewing the Tenancy for this person, life it too short.   

Quote from: Londoner100 on June 12, 2024, 04:22:27 PMOur tenant has accumulated an excessive amount of personal belongings in the hallway, which is a common area shared by all residents. This poses a potential safety hazard, as individuals passing through risk tripping over the obstructions, and the clutter creates an environment conducive to pest infestations. We have provided the tenant with a 30-day notice to remove these items from the hallway. However, the tenant has failed to comply with this request. What recourse do we now have?