Tenant Eviction Archives - Page 2 of 34

Landlord trapped by problem tenant as neglected flat falls into disrepair

Caught in a trap by tenant from hell?

Author: Readers Question

24th December 2025, 8 months ago | 15

When tenants left in January 2024, I used a local estate agent to find a new tenant, but after ten...

Property expert warns landlords rushing Section 21 evictions before ban

Landlords race to serve notices ahead of Section 21 abolition – Landlord Action

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 9 months ago | 1

Landlord Action has reported its busiest month in more than two years, with instructions from landlords to serve eviction notices...

A person writing on a form with a Red cross and question mark

Section 21 possession claim form confusion?

Author: Readers Question

22nd October 2025, 10 months ago | 5

I recently left a court hearing somewhat bemused after a rapid-fire interrogation of the bundle provided. It appears I hadn’t...

Eviction notice with a red question mark symbolizing uncertainty about tenant removal process

How to serve a Section 21 notice when tenancy is in two names but one tenant has left?

Author: Readers Question

17th October 2025, 10 months ago | 22

Hi, one of my tenants left two years ago, but the tenancy is still in two names. For about the...

Judge’s gavel beside a tall stack of legal case files symbolising costly eviction delays.

County court eviction backlog leaves landlords £19,000 out of pocket

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th October 2025, 11 months ago | 7

Landlords are losing thousands of pounds as county court bailiff backlogs stretch eviction timescales to unprecedented lengths, research reveals. The...

Hourglass with blue sand and overdue stamp symbolizing eviction delays

Bailiff waiting times and rent arrears piling-up?

Author: Readers Question

1st October 2025, 11 months ago | 35

Dear all, hope all of you are keeping well and many thanks for your time with this post. The purpose...

Prisoner behind bars with handcuffs, symbolizing legal uncertainty in eviction process

Tenant with Section 21 may be jailed?

Author: Readers Question

30th September 2025, 11 months ago | 16

We have a situation to resolve where a tenant we have issued with a Section 21 is going to court,...

Tenant dispute with landlord over harassment and eviction issues highlighted by unhappy face rating scale.

Council unveils free landlord service to prevent evictions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd September 2025, 11 months ago | 6

A council has introduced a free early-intervention programme to help private landlords in resolving tenancy disputes before they escalate to...

A man looking bewildered with an Eviction notice sign and a question mark in a red bubble sign

Seeking legal advice on Distress for Rent Act?

Author: Readers Question

12th September 2025, 11 months ago | 16

Our tenant (AST) in London gave us a valid break notice on June 20th, 20205, to leave our flat on...

Magnifying glass highlighting repossessed apartment building with legal symbol.

Landlord repossessions surge ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill implementation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th September 2025, 11 months ago | 7

Landlord repossessions across England and Wales have rocketed in the past year, ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill becoming law...

An unprotected tenancy deposit form beside an open padlock and broken chain.

Return of deposit fight after Section 8 and Money Order?

Author: Readers Question

9th September 2025, 12 months ago | 8

Having successfully evicted my tenant through section 8 and getting a money order for £4.5K, I am now trying to...

Harassment and illegal eviction claim – not yet gone to tribunal?

Author: Readers Question

9th September 2025, 12 months ago | 13

Hello, I’m a landlord managing a tenancy situation that has gone badly wrong. We’ve been hit with a letter before...

Judge’s gavel and scales of justice symbolizing court delays in landlord possession cases

Court delays leave landlords waiting eight months to reclaim properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th August 2025, 12 months ago | 5

Landlords face the longest wait for possession in over two years, according to figures published by the Ministry of Justice....

Couple receives eviction notice as housing charity Shelter warns of rising no-fault evictions

Shelter blames delayed Section 21 ban for thousands of evictions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th August 2025, 1 year ago | 16

Despite pledging to ban no-fault evictions on day one of a Labour government, new figures reveal 11,400 households were removed...

Homelessness minister resigns amid controversy over tenant rent hike allegations

Homelessness minister quits over tenant rent hike allegations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th August 2025, 1 year ago | 35

Rushanara Ali, the homelessness minister, has stepped down from her role following allegations of her handling of a rental property...

Cluttered room filled with abandoned tenant belongings and storage boxes after eviction.

Evicted tenant’s aftermath!

Author: Readers Question

4th August 2025, 1 year ago | 39

Hi Everyone, After agreeing with my tenant to evict him using section 8 rent arrears (so he becomes ‘homeless’ and...

Person sitting on floor under chalk outline of a house labeled “Section 21 Eviction,” symbolizing housing insecurity

Councillor warns Section 21 evictions fuel homelessness as landlords leave PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th July 2025, 1 year ago | 19

A councillor claims Section 21 evictions are a leading cause of homelessness but warns legislative pressures are pushing landlords out...

sopmneone sitting at desk signing with the lady of justice

Renters’ Rights Bill could lead to a surge in tenant CCJs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st July 2025, 1 year ago | 16

A leading lettings professional has raised concerns about a potential increase in County Court Judgments (CCJs) for tenants as the...