Can a claimant submit a claim without a pre-action letter?

Can a claimant submit a claim without a pre-action letter?

Posted on August 17, 2023

I have been sent a Particulars of Claim for possession / Notice of forfeiture of lease without any warning, I have been a paying tenant since 2019 and my rent was 1 month over due (which I paid immediately). I am not sure what to do because they have offered to extend my tenancy agreement on the condition I pay their legal fees of £2500.00+ and I feel attacked (slightly blackmailed). I understand my rent was late on this occasion but surely a court order is a bit extreme? Maybe I am wrong but I need some advice.

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Thank you for your enquiry.

The claimant should have sent you a pre-action letter before action prior to proceeding straight to a claim. This is a part of the protocol for these disputes and would have given you the chance to respond and come to a settlement. I would suggest you get in touch to discuss this in further detail. For more information, please call 02039599123 or click here

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