DEADLINE FOR THE TWO MONTH SUSPENSION OF EVICTIONS IN WINTER :
The National Chamber of Bailiffs (CNHJ) has this year introduced an innovation by mobilizing its lawyers to make the public affected (tenants, landlords etc.) aware of the different measures and appeals available. Method of action chosen: reply directly and free of charge to questions posed by individuals confronted by tenancy eviction procedures via an internet hotline on the CNHJ website open from 25 to 31 March next year;
Within this context, and committed to being ever closer to the citizen’s concerns, the National Chamber of Bailiffs will launch, from 25 to 31 March next year, a dedicated email hotline : treve@huissier-justice.fr accessible via the website www.huissier-justice.org, intended for members of the public wishing to benefit from explanations relating to the legal points of this procedure.The CNHJ strongly recommends that defaulting tenants make contact with a bailiff as soon as possible. Often not knowing that they are depriving themselves of any possible alternative, the individuals targeted to are slow to react to summonses and warning notices received. Furthermore, Patrick Sannino, the President of the CNHJ, wishes to point out the often misunderstood, strategic role of the bailiff, “a legal specialist, available to all and in direct contact with those involved in the legislative procedure.
- leaseholders, social workers, public services etc. -, the bailiff, being perfectly aware of your file, is there to listen to you and to explain the nature of any correspondence received, to decipher the multiplicity of judicial proceedings, inform you of the time limits and services at your disposal or guide or redirect you towards the services or relevant professionals : organisations such as the Social Housing Services (Habitation à Loyer Modéré – HLM), the Housing Information Services (Agence Départmentale d’Information sur le Logement – ADIL), the Family Allowance Services Caisse Allocations Familiales - CAF) or the Financial Aid for Housing Services (Fonds de Solidarité pour le Logement - FSL)”. If the problem is temporary financial difficulties, the bailiff can offer to make arrangements for any arrears of payment in order to resort to outside assistance in order to satisfy rental obligations. If, in the long term income is insufficient to maintain accommadation in a decent condition, steps can be taken by the bailiff to rehouse the party concerned. Finally, if the eviction seems unavoidable, the bailiff can still suggest to the parties’ concerned to opt for solutions prescribed by the law so as to obtain rehousing or emergency lodgings.