Being a landlord can be tough with so many laws to abide by and trying to keep tenants happy, but when everything goes smoothly, it can be a great source of extra income or to pay off a mortgage in a buy-to-rent situation.
However, things can and do go wrong with rental properties, and nightmare tenants at times need to be evicted from your property due to non-payment of rent, breach of the tenancy agreement, or causing damage to the property.
As a specialist tenant eviction landlord in Essex, we can help with any issues relating to taking back possession of a property after a tenancy has ended and the tenant has been evicted.
What steps can a landlord take to evict a tenant?
There are various laws which protect tenants and outline what measures landlords can take in these circumstances, and a tenant might agree to leave the property amicably after an eviction.
In some cases, the tenant won’t leave as easily as you’d hoped for, and you need to get a court order and bailiffs to remove them from the rental property.
To ensure they can’t get back inside again, it’s essential to change the locks, as you don’t know if the keys have been copied, even if they return them.
It’s not a legal requirement to change the locks on a rental property, but it’s just good practice, especially if you’ve had a problematic or aggressive tenant you suspect will attempt to gain entry to the property again.
*Please note, we cannot attend a rental property to carry out a post-eviction lock change if you don’t have a Warrant of Possession issued by a court.
How can LockOut 24-7 locksmiths in Essex help?
We have been professional locksmiths in Essex and the surrounding areas for more than 20 years.
We have assisted many landlords, letting agents, local councils, and property management services with tenant evictions.
If an eviction date and time have already been set, we can be there with our specialist tools and equipment to gain access to the property, allowing the bailiff to clear the property (if required).
Once you have vacant possession of the property, we can begin to change the locks or rekey them so that the keys from the previous tenant will no longer work.
This gives both the landlord and new tenants complete peace of mind that there will be no unauthorised access to the property.
We will show you the complete range of locks you can choose from as we stock a huge variety of brands in different colours and finishes to match your property, including the popular ERA and Union locks.
We can also perform post-tenancy lock installation with insurance-approved BS 3621 locks from top brands like Yale and Banham.
What areas do you cover with your 24/7 locksmith service?
As local locksmiths, we cover all of the main areas of Essex, including Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, and Harlow.
We also cover the London borough of Havering, offering our locksmith service to towns like Hornchurch, Romford and Upminster, as well as border towns like Sudbury and Bishop’s Stortford.
Why choose us as your Essex tenant eviction locksmith?
There are lots of reasons to choose LockOut 24-7’s professional locksmith services in Essex when you need to evict a tenant from your rental property.
- We work fast and can fully replace locks on a rental property in just 15 to 30 minutes for maximum efficiency
- Our experienced locksmiths can assist with any type of lock mechanism, including mortice locks and Euro cylinders
- As a family-run business, we are trustworthy for all aspects of tenant eviction locksmithing
- We are aware of the legal framework surrounding Section 21 and Section 8 tenant evictions
- Our services are affordable, whether you need door unlocking or a high-security lock replacement after a tenant eviction
- We are familiar with the eviction process and can work alongside bailiffs and landlords
- Our 24/7 locksmith service means we can be at the rental property any time that’s convenient for you
- Lock-Out 24-7 can help with both residential and commercial tenant evictions in Essex and the local area
When you need a tenant eviction locksmith near you, just call 07840543661 to speak to an experienced locksmith, or visit our website to learn more.