Bailiffs not allowed to use ‘reasonable force’ in evictions
Original Article Summary
County Court bailiffs in London are apparently being told they can’t use ‘reasonable force’ to evict tenants, leaving the system more open to abuse from rogue tenants. At least one County Court is quoting policy from the HM Courts & Tribunals Service that “the County Court bailiff will no longer be able to use reasonable […] The post Bailiffs not allowed to use ‘reasonable force’ in evictions appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
County Court bailiffs in London can no longer use reasonable force for evictions, creating 8-month delays and average rent losses of £19,223 per London property, with industry bodies recommending easier transfers to High Court enforcement.
Investor Relevance
This directly impacts landlords' ability to manage problem tenants and recover properties, significantly increasing holding costs during eviction processes. The policy change affects cash flow, risk assessment for tenant selection, and may influence acquisition strategies in London markets.
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