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What is Tenant Eviction?

We understand that as a landlord you may need to evict a tenant. Whatever the reason we are here to assist you. Your reasons could be because the tenants have breached of the tenancy agreement terms. It could be that the tenant owes you rent and is in arrears there are a number of grounds for eviction that we can assist you with.

As a private landlord, you may also decide to evict a tenant because illegal activity may have been undertaken on your property. Also you may be aware of damage including anti social behaviour on your property or you simply want to make use of the property for yourself.

Whatever the reason you have for wanting to end the tenancy there are still legal procedures you must follow to legally end the contract and regain possession .

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Great service I received

They helped me get a successful outcome and handled my case from start to finish. They achieved the eviction and I received the rent I was owed back. Thank you for the help

Richard

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Very professional company

I used SLS Solicitors when I had a tenant who would not leave my property. They were not the cheapest but I paid for the result, I wouldn’t compromise on the service I received. Thank you for your help.

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Successful eviction

They helped me a lot with trying to evict my tenant. They kept me up to date and were informative. Quick replies to any of my questions. Would recommend to anyone

Matthew

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Would use again

SLS Solicitors were very professional when dealing with the eviction of my tenant. There was a delay, but I was informed every step of the way. I would like to thank all of the team and I would highly recommend them.

Olivia

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Very happy with SLS Solicitors

I would recommend SLS Solicitors to anyone, they represented me in court and were very helpful and understanding, the firm did an amazing job. Thank you!

Karen

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A brilliant result

No other firm would guarantee the eviction, but SLS Solicitors did. They managed to get the rent I was owed paid out to me as well as my legal fees. My tenant was evicted, I would use this service again.

Mike

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Saved me a lot of money

I discovered your company after trying a cheaper alternative. With legal services, you truly get what you pay for — while not the cheapest, you ultimately saved me a small fortune

Samuel R

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Guaranteed my eviction

After my initial enquiry I opted for the guaranteed eviction package, no other firm would guarantee my complex situation but SLS Solicitors did and were successful.

Sarah

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Responsive solicitors

Outstanding service! I’m very pleased with the outcome of my eviction case. You hear a lot about solicitors in the uk but I had a stress free eviction of a tenant in arrears.

Eddie

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Eviction & rent recovered

My Solicitor comforted me in the fact that not only can they evict my tenant, but at the same time they secured a money order for the rent I was owed at no extra cost.

Paul

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Prompt Section 8 Notice

The notice did the job in the end, if the tenant didn’t leave i would’ve used the guaranteed eviction package but I got lucky. I would recommend based on the prompt service I had.

Andy

Start the Eviction process today

We are National Eviction Solicitors, we will assist you with legally evicting Tenant(s) from your property. Contact us now before the situation worsens.

Our eviction process

We explain the eviction process below, including the legal steps we’ll take—such as serving a Section 8 or Section 21 notice and applying to court if necessary—to help you regain possession of your property in line with housing law.

Serve the required notice

We will issue the appropriate notice—either a Section 8 or Section 21—requiring the tenant to vacate the property on or before the notice’s expiration date.

Possession order claim

If the tenant fails to vacate the property after the notice period has expired, we will take swift action by initiating possession proceedings through the court to regain lawful control of the property.

Defended Claim

Should the tenant file a defence in response to your claim, the matter will be treated as a defended case. In such circumstances, there are no extra fees to pay as this is included with our guaranteed eviction package.

Instruct the bailiffs

Upon the successful granting of a possession order, the tenant is usually required to vacate the property within 14 days*. Should they fail to comply within this timeframe, we will proceed to instruct County Court bailiffs or High Court Enforcement Officers to carry out the eviction and enforce the order.

Change the locks

Once the tenant has vacated the property, it is strongly recommended that a locksmith be instructed to change the locks on the same day to ensure the premises are immediately secured and protected from unauthorised re-entry.

Reclaim your property

At this stage your Tenant(s) have vacated and we have now lawfully evicted your Tenants, you are now free to remarket your property or do as you wish.

Mandatory grounds where the court must grant possession.

Ground 1: The Landlord requires possession as he used to occupy the property as his main home or he now wishes to occupy the property as his main home.

Ground 2: The property is subject to a mortgage and the mortgagee is now entitled to exercise a power of sale.

Ground 3: The tenancy is a fixed term of not more than 8 months and the property was previously a holiday let.

Ground 4: The tenancy is a fixed term of not more than 12 months and the property is student accommodation let out of term.

Ground 5: The property is that of a minister of religion.

Ground 6: The property requires redevelopment.

Ground 7: The tenant has died.

Ground 8: The tenant is in rental arrears.

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Discretionary grounds where the court may grant possession.

Ground 9: Suitable alternative accommodation is available for the tenant upon possession.

Ground 10: The tenant is in arrears of rent.

Ground 11: The tenant has persistently delayed paying rent, whether or not the rent is currently in arrears.

Ground 12: Any obligation of the tenancy has been broken, other than payment of rent.

Ground 13: Due to the tenant’s conduct, the property has deteriorated.

Ground 14: The tenant is causing a nuisance or annoyance to people residing at the property or visiting the property. The tenant is convicted in engaging in illegal or using the property for immoral purposes.

Ground 15: The tenant has allowed the landlords’ furniture to deteriorate due to ill-treatment.

Ground 16: The tenant occupies the property due to his former employment by the landlord.

Ground 17: The Landlord granted the tenancy as a result of a statement made by the tenant which is later found to be false.

Start the Eviction process today

We are National Eviction Solicitors, we will assist you with legally evicting Tenant(s) from your property. Contact us now before the situation worsens.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can I evict a tenant?

Reclaiming a property from a tenant ordinarily takes approximately one to four weeks post being granted a possession order by the court. We assure swift eviction upon service enlistment, respecting the guidelines in Section 21.

Thus, within a reasonable timeframe before the court-given deadline, your property can be back in your possession.

What happens if my tenant refuses to leave?

If you have asked a tenant to leave your property and they refuse, you can seek a possession order through the courts. Once granted, we can help you obtain the services of bailiffs who will legally enforce the order. It is important to note that the fees associated with hiring bailiffs can be high, but the resulting peace of mind is invaluable.

Can landlords still evict tenants?

As a landlord, you have the power to remove a tenant from your property. However, this can only be done with a court order and a possession order. Our services can assist in evicting a problematic tenant by requesting bailiffs to forcefully remove them after their assured shorthold tenancy expires, the assured shorthold agreement is terminated, and the court allows you to regain possession of the property. Our team is here to help make this complex process less daunting for you.

What are the new rules for evicting tenants?

In order to obtain a possession order and evict a client, we advise following the updated rules enforced in court. To start, comply with Section 21 of the Act and proceed with the necessary steps to serve a written notice if the fixed tenancy term has expired or you wish to terminate it.

How can we help you?

We understand that you may be uncertain about how we can support you. Rest assured we have an expert team of solicitors and lawyers at our law firm who can help you navigate the process of legally evicting a tenant at a reasonable cost. Our services include:

  • Providing you with practical advice to help you decide on the appropriate course of action.
  • Recommending alternative dispute resolution methods when appropriate.
  • Managing paperwork preparation on your behalf.
  • Ensuring that your possession notice is legally compliant and properly prepared.
  • Aggressively defending your interests in court as required.
  • Ensuring that all relevant legal requirements are fully met.

You can rely on us to handle the details of this complex process so that you can focus on moving forward.