This post is historical content and the information provided relating to Section 21 is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026. How much rent arrears justifies eviction? Rent arrears are one of the most challenging issues a landlord can face. When a tenant falls behind on rent, it can quickly create financial stress and […]
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Commercial properties offer landlords a steady income stream, but what happens when a tenant fails to pay rent? The process for eviction differs significantly between residential and commercial tenancies. Key Differences Between Residential and Commercial Eviction Legislation: Residential tenancies are governed by the Housing Act 1988, while commercial leases fall under common law principles and […]
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This post is historical content and the information provided is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026, with the end of Section 21. Ensuring the Validity of a Section 21 Notice For landlords, the Section 21 notice stands as a pivotal instrument in reclaiming possession of a property. However, its validity hinges on meticulous […]
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This post is historical content and the information provided is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026, with the end of Section 21. Section 21 allows landlords to evict tenants without giving a specific reason if they provide two months’ notice. This is known as a no-fault eviction and is used by landlords to […]
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Court errors and bailiff shortages cost landlords almost £20,000 Pressure on our legal system is causing unacceptable delays when landlords seek resolution through the courts for tenancy issues. That’s according to property rental service provider LegalforLandlords, whose staff have collated a list of issues they believe show landlords are expected simply to ‘grin and bear […]
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Don’t Delay! Royal Mail strikes will affect your notices. Due to Royal Mail strikes in the coming weeks there will be delays to First Class deliveries. This means notices will be affected if you don’t serve them now. The strikes are planned for the following dates: Friday 26th August 2022 Wednesday 31st August 2022 Thursday […]
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This post is historical content and the information provided relating to Section 21 is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026. The eviction process explained. If you need to regain possession of your property, the legal processes can seem confusing – all the jargon, rules, notices, different courts and different applications – but don’t […]
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Wy every landlord counts – by Sim Sekhon. There was a time when agents focused on sales. It was the source of their income and the speciality they proudly promoted. But times have changed. We went through an economic crash and lending became more controlled. More people were renting, and not just as a short-term […]
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This post is historical content and the information provided relating to Section 21 is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026. Evictions stalled by the small print. Imagine you’re a landlord who’s waited weeks for the courts to get around to dealing with a Section 21 notice. It won’t be long now until you […]
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Landlord left with rent arrears, floors carpeted in dog faeces, towers of waste – and a cannabis farm LegalforLandlords has revealed revolting images of a home caked in dog faeces, with towering piles of empty dog food packets after the animal was left alone in the property for days. The two-bedroom home in St Helens […]
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Evictions process simplified. The following roadmap outlines the current eviction process, taking into account the legal requirement to give 4 weeks to 4 months’ notice, as of 1 June 2021. Please familiarise yourself with the current timelines and get in touch if you need any advice or guidance. You can also book a free consultation here […]
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The coronavirus pandemic continues to exert its effect on the lettings industry. Problems are being experienced by all stakeholders in the sector, but for landlords, some of the most challenging issues relate to evictions. The Lord Chancellor has requested that bailiffs don’t carry out evictions. As of 17th November, this has become a statutory […]
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Landlords need to confirm if they wish to make or continue with an eviction claim by filling in a reactivation notice and sending it to the court. How do I know if I need to file a Reactivation Notice? If your possession claim was listed for a hearing but then adjourned due to COVID19 or […]
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A temporary amendment to the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 has been announced to manage the resumption of possession proceedings when the “moratorium evictions” ends on 23 August 2020. The changes to the usual possession proceedings process mean you’ll need to be prepared, providing a reactivation notice to the court and tenant. What’s changed? Landlords must […]
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We have answered a series of your frequently asked questions to help clarify the dos and don’ts once a notice has been served. Should I contact my tenant to ask if they are going to leave? There is no reason for you to contact them as the notice will explain when the tenant must vacate […]
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