Decision details

Permission to Evict for Tenant at xx Hall Cottages, Barnham Road, Eastergate, PO20 3xx (Mr x and Miss x)

Decision Maker: Director of Environment & Communities

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Approval is granted for eviction proceedings to be initiated against Mr x due to continued non-payment of arrears despite the suspended possession order granted on 05/07/2024. The arrears balance has not been cleared since the court order, and the tenant has not responded to support efforts from money advice services.

Reasons for the decision:

The tenant has not made any payments since the suspended possession order, and no substantial action has been taken to address the arrears despite previous notices and attempts to engage. The tenant has been offered support, but no positive response has been received. The arrears balance is now £3,129.84, with no signs of improvement.

Alternative options considered:

The option to continue with support or further intervention was considered; however, given the tenant's refusal to downsize and lack of cooperation, further action through eviction proceedings appears to be necessary.

Publication date: 07/05/2025

Date of decision: 28/10/2024