TDS judgement against Landlord. Now past the 14 days given to pay. What next?

[bgt]

Hi there, On the 9th of March 2011, a District Judge found in our favour regarding a TDS despite.

 

Sum of Deposit, fees, 3xdeposit as fine to around £4500 with the landlord 14 days to pay.

 

After hearing, agreed a repayment plan of around 380 per month for 12 months, first payment on the 23rd of March with the court order unchanged, ie £4500 by the 23rd of March. Nothing was paid into the account by the 23rd so sent a letter to landlord and court stating a breach of the court order had occurred.

 

5 days later, received a letter from landlord claiming changes in circumstance and family matters meant he could only pay 200 per month. Though still nothing deposited into the account.

 

Have replied stating we need 3 months bank accounts, rental incomes (he has at least three rental properties each in the 1200 per month rent range), details of change of circumstance and when these changes occurred. Why he did not bring this up before the 23rd if they happened before then and if later, why nothing was paid in. citing no consideration to request is possible without this information.

 

What are our next steps in action?

 

Thanks for any advice.

 

G

Edited April 2, 2011 by bgt
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[bgt]

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[BankFodder]

I think you should consider getting a charging order on one of his properties , his home if possible -and then put the bailiffs in or garnish his bank account.

[bgt]

Thanks for the reply.

 

Placing a charge on the family home and/or garnishing bank accounts.... How do I go about doing that?

 

Regards,

 

G

[Ed999]

Read this FAQ - Got A Judgment? How To Get Paid

 

For such a large debt, consider serving a statutory demand in bankruptcy. That usually makes a defaulting debtor start taking matters seriously!

 

That demand can be served if the judgement debt is over £750 and there is no court order for payment by instalments.

 

 

However, enforcing a court judgement successfully requires specialised knowledge - and long experience. You need a Solicitor.

Edited April 17, 2011 by Ed999