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Section 21 notice – tenant filed delayed defence and pleaded hardship– Possession order granted in our client’s favour – however, the court called for the hearing. Within less than 120 seconds of the court hearing, the court ordered

That the possession order stand and the tenant’s pleading for extension of time is refused

The property was initially let by the landlord’s agent. However, after one year of management by the letting agents, the landlord took the management back and started managing the property. However, it was found that the letting agents have not protected the deposit. Due to evasive behaviour of the tenant, the landlord wanted to have the property back. We drafted MOU between the landlord and the tenant and resolved deposit issue. Section 21 notice was then served and matter taken to the court. Possession order was granted, however, due to the delayed defence by the tenant and in the light of the hardship pleading, the court ordered for the court hearing. We once again, represented the matter in the court and within less than two minutes, we manage, the get the tenant defence for extension of time, refused and court ordered that:-

The possession order will stand and further, the tenant was ordered to pay the costs.