Thank you and of course there are I am one of them!!!

I do hope so too but just wanted to put it in writing.

Hi I'm widowed and have let out my home as I cannot bear to part with it, but couldn't live there too many memories and couldn't move on. Now I am stronger and I want to go back. I have been reading the posts on here and wanted to just say, that the tennacy agreement I have in place at the moment is coming to an end and I am not renewing it with the present tennants and I have given them 3 months notice instead of the statutory 2 months. I feel strong enough to go back to my wonderful home. I have been an exemplary landlady and have always replied and dealt with any concerns my present tennants have had. They are now not paying the rent on time, I need my rent and as the agreement comes to an end this August this has made my mind up to go back. I have issued the Notice of Possession to them and although we have been in email contact since they have not made any mention of this only to give me excuses why the rent is not getting to me on time. I wanted to set the records straight that not all landlords or ladies are baddies. I am a caring and compassionate person, my tennant has been ill, and I have done things to help them during this time. And my reward is not getting my rent in on time and being ignored.

Thank you very much Bookworm, that has eased my mind quite a bit and I will now hold off from lifting the stay, just needed that clarified. And Wino thanks for the welcome, and I wish you good luck, and as the saying goes, United we stand, etc. So will watch with bated breath and fingers crossed. Best wishes:)

Thanks, but as per ML (my guru) he says that the test case will be won and then the flood gates will open so best get yours going to be near the top of the queue, what with the 6 year rule etc. Had you heard about that?

I like a lot of people am going through the despute with the banks, mine being Lloyds and I had got as far as a court date which was last September. I am an avid fan of Martin Lewis the money expert, that's one of the reasons I am now on here. Anyway my hearing had a stay put on it and as per Martin I checked with my local county court and they say that I can lift the stay and will send me out the paperwork but I will have to pay a further fee of £75!!! Help, are there any others out there that have got this far? Barb