Assumed Abandonment
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Abandonment can usually be "assumed" when:-
● Rents are more than 3 weeks in arrears AND
● Tenants cannot be contacted
● Places are left without fresh food or bedding
● Neighbours or friends indicate tenants have left.
● Mail is accumulating
● Power is off
Owners must take photos to prove their property is clearly abandoned should a tribunal later be called by a disgruntled tenant.Assuming abandonment reduces very large costs for tenants and allows owners to re-let places much sooner.