Four Steps to Tenant Eviction

Tenant Eviction is an established legal process. The key principle being if a Tenant will not leave voluntarily only a Bailiff can remove them, anything else is unlawful eviction.

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Compare Tenant Eviction Notices

Why Serve an Eviction Notice?

Eviction Time Frames

How Tenants Can Delay Eviction

Produce A Section 21 Eviction Notice

Produce a Section 8 Notice Rent Arrears

Tenancy Eviction Flowchart

Applying for a Bailiff

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A question we are frequently asked is - "Can you help me evict my Tenants?" YES - it's part of the service. If in ANY doubt please call the members helpline

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Step 1 - A valid Notice always must be served on the Tenant

Serve your Tenant a valid Section 21 Notice or/AND a Section 8 Notice
Not sure which Tenant Eviction Notice to issue see compare Eviction Notices

Proof of service of Notice is vital (read more)

Step 2 - Notice expired apply to Court for a Possession Order

Section 21 is Tenant Eviction by Post and No Court Hearing is required
Breech Rent Arrears Apply for Possession Hearing
Breech Non Rent Arrears Appy to Court Tenant breach Non Rent Arrears

Step 3 - Granting of Possession by post or Court Hearing

Eviction due to a breach of Tenancy using the Section 8 Notice process there will always be a Court hearing (see preparation and attendance)
Section 21 Possession Order should be granted by post, there should NEVER be a hearing if notified of a court hearing stop possession is likely to be refused - review click here

Step 4 - Bailiffs - Tenant refuses to abide by court order

Should the Tenant fail to vacate and breach the court Possession Order only then can you apply for a Bailiff

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How long will it take me to evict my Tenant?

From serving of an Eviction Notice to the final act of the Bailiff removing a Tenant can take 3 to 5 months to regain possession of your property. It all depends how far you are down the Eviction process you are.

Plan Ahead

Only you can decide how much flexibility you are prepared to give and what financial exposure you are prepared to accept. No matter how upsetting the situation is, retaining your composure is paramount for whilst the Tenant is talking to you there may be a way forward. see negotiating with the Tenant