Navigating property possession and tenant disputes can be a complex and stressful process for landlords and property owners.
Whether you are dealing with rent arrears, property damage, or unauthorised occupants, securing your property quickly and legally is essential. Our team of experienced possession proceedings solicitors provides clear, practical, and legally robust representation to help you regain control of your property with minimal delay.
Possession proceedings can only be used where there are legal grounds for a landlord to regain vacant possession of a property. There are also strict processes landlords must follow. It is therefore strongly recommended to get expert legal support whichever side of the equation you are on so you understand your rights and can take action with confidence.
We offer comprehensive legal support tailored to private landlords, commercial property owners, housing associations, and managing agents. Our services cover every stage of the eviction and repossession process:
Pre-Action Protocols & Notice Drafting: Serving legally compliant Section 8 and Section 21 notices (or commercial equivalents) to ensure your claim is built on a solid foundation.
Accelerated Possession Claims: Streamlined handling for written tenancy agreements where no rent arrears are being claimed, avoiding court hearings where possible.
Standard Possession Claims: Representation for cases involving rent arrears, breach of lease terms, or anti-social behavior, requiring court hearings.
County Court Representation: Expert advocacy and defense against tenant counterclaims during possession hearings.
Writ of Possession & Eviction Enforcement: Managing County Court Bailiffs or High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEOs) to safely execute warrants of possession.
Strict Adherence to Legal Timelines: Property law requires precise adherence to statutory notice periods and paperwork. Mistakes can lead to costly court delays. We ensure your documentation is correct from the start.
Fixed-Fee Options Available: We provide transparent pricing structures so you know what to expect financially before moving forward with a claim.
End-to-End Support: From the initial tenant dispute letter all the way to physical eviction and debt recovery for unpaid rent, we manage the entire legal workflow.
Commercial & Residential Expertise: Deep understanding of both residential Housing Act regulations and commercial lease forfeiture procedures.
Initial Assessment & Notice Service: We review your tenancy agreement, identify the legal grounds for possession, and serve the appropriate notice.
Issuing Court Proceedings: If the tenant fails to vacate or resolve the breach by the notice expiry date, we draft and submit your claim to the County Court.
Court Hearing & Judge’s Order: Should a hearing be required, our solicitors represent your interests to secure a possession order (typically granting 14 to 28 days for the tenant to leave).
Enforcement: If the tenant remains past the deadline, we apply for a warrant of possession to legally remove them with enforcement officers.
Protect your property investment and resolve tenant disputes efficiently. Contact our team today to discuss your situation with a qualified possession proceedings solicitor.
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EEA nationals are required to obtain leave to enter or remain in order to visit or live in the UK. Unless a person is coming to the UK for a short visit, they will need to apply for a visa in advance of their arrival.
Whether you wish to recruit a foreign worker, establish a UK branch of an overseas company or effect an intra-company transfer, our immigration barristers can assist. Our expertise covers immigration routes for individual investors and entrepreneurs, small and medium businesses, as well as multinational companies.
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With British citizenship you can apply for a British passport and you will be free of immigration control, allowing you to travel into and out of the UK freely without the need for a visa.
The UK Graduate visa allows international students to remain in the UK after completing their studies for up to two years, or three for doctoral graduates.
If your UK visa or immigration application has been refused, our immigration appeal lawyers can advise you on the merits of appealing to the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), prepare your immigration appeal and represent you at your immigration appeal hearing.
Applications for leave to enter or remain in the UK can be made, in certain circumstances, on the basis that to require the individual to leave the UK or to not allow them entry into the UK would be a breach of the individual’s human rights.
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