[MJS]

A friend of mine has recently moved into a rented property. Unfortunately it seems the previous tenant left owing money left right and centre. Despite having returned mail as ‘not known at this address’, he is now getting visits from bailiffs looking to collect money/possessions from the previous tenant.

The last time the bailiffs called, he had to call the Police to get rid of them, despite having a tenancy agreement showing when he rented the flat and utility bills in his name.

Has anybody else ever experienced this, is there a way of stopping this harassment? The easy answer would be to move somewhere else, but he’s tied into a 6 month contract, or could that be broken under the circumstances?

Thanks
Martin