eviction process Archives

Model house labelled “eviction” beside tenancy paperwork and keys, illustrating landlord eviction guidance.

Government releases new guidance for tenants under Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th April 2026, 1 week ago | 3

The government has published guidance for tenants on the grounds for possession and the court eviction process under the Renters’...

Rejected eviction notice concept with digital documents and red “rejected” stamp, illustrating government refusal of landlord proposals.

Petition for faster evictions and tenant database rejected

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 2 months ago | 4

In response to a petition calling for faster evictions and a tenant database, the government said it does not support...

Cracked judge’s gavel symbolising a broken housing court system affecting landlords and evictions

Broken court system sparks petition for faster evictions

Author: Chris Daniel

6th February 2026, 3 months ago | 2

It’s long been a concern of landlords, even before the soon-to-be-overburdening Renters’ Rights Act, that the court system for housing...

EPC certificate and energy efficiency rating chart highlighting questions around Section 21 eviction rules

Is Section 21 valid if the EPC was served late but before notice?

Author: Readers Question

19th December 2025, 4 months ago | 1

Hi, I’ve served a Section 21 notice on a tenant and I’m getting conflicting advice regarding the EPC validity and...

Government issues guidance on court eviction process for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2025, 5 months ago | 15

The government has issued guidance for landlords on the process they will need to follow to evict tenants under the...

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, 6 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...

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, 8 months ago | 5

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

Labour campaign against Section 21 eviction notices with keys and housing symbol.

Labour MP calls for end to Section 21 as property manager defends eviction process

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2025, 8 months ago | 3

Despite a landlord helping to rehouse tenants after serving them with a Section 21 notice, a Labour MP is calling...

Judge’s gavel and legal scales symbolising landlord possession court actions.

Justice Minister admits courts not ready ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 1

A Justice Minister has admitted the “courts are not where they need to be” just months before the Renters’ Rights...

A person holding a justice hammer sitting at desk with stacked papers, a qiuestion mark and delayed sign

Possession Order Delay – Judge said 48 Hours, now facing 17-22 weeks wait?

Author: Readers Question

1st April 2025, 1 year ago | 10

Hi, I attended a possession hearing on 20th March, where the judge stated that the possession order would be issued...

A red model house, wooden figures and a question mark

Evicting my brother and his son?

Author: Readers Question

21st March 2025, 1 year ago | 5

My older brother and I are executors of our late father’s estate, and we are also beneficiaries along with two...

Patrick Ansell Taylor Rose, A cliff edge for Landlords

Landlords on cliff-edge as Renters’ Rights Bill strains overburdened courts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th March 2025, 1 year ago | 6

Many landlords are facing a cliff-edge decision in deciding whether to sell up and many are holding on to see...

A hand holding a wooden house with EPC graph and a question mark

Will incorrect EPC rating affect my eviction case?

Author: Readers Question

17th March 2025, 1 year ago | 21

I am going to take my tenant to court, I served a notice in December, she has failed to leave,...

Worried tenant behind window facing eviction notice taped to door

Incentivise the tenant to vacate before the Section 21 expires?

Author: Readers Question

14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 16

The tenant has rented the two-bedroom mid terrace house since 2009 and is now five months in rent arrears. A...

Tenant refusal of gas safety check and its impact on Section 21 notice validity

Can a tenant refusing engineer access affect my Section 21 notice?

Author: Readers Question

28th January 2025, 1 year ago | 13

Hi, I wonder if anyone from the Property118 community can help. I have served a Section 21 on a tenant...

Can I evict a tenant after buying a property with no Gas Safety certificate?

Author: Readers Question

5th December 2024, 1 year ago | 39

Hi, I purchased a property earlier this year through an auction with a tenant in situ. I changed the name...

Living room filled with packed moving boxes and a red alarm clock symbolizing urgency during tenant move-out.

How can I minimize tension while allowing my ex-tenant to collect their belongings?

Author: Readers Question

14th November 2024, 1 year ago | 12

Hi, the day before the eviction my (ex) tenant told me they need additional time to collect their items as...

Eviction notice paperwork with pen and glasses on a desk

What should I do if my tenants won’t leave despite health issues?

Author: Readers Question

13th November 2024, 1 year ago | 32

Hi, I need to regain possession of my tenanted property to live in myself. I gave my tenants two months’...

Stack of moving boxes and household items representing tenants’ abandoned possessions after eviction

What a Landlord Must Do if a Tenant Leaves Possessions Behind After Eviction

Author: Julie Ford

28th October 2024, 1 year ago | 10

When a tenant is evicted from a rental property, it is not uncommon for them to leave behind personal belongings....

Eviction notice concept with house icon over money and calendar background.

Tenant has stopped paying rent and refuses to leave?

Author: Readers Question

28th October 2024, 1 year ago | 7

Hello, six months ago, I rented three rooms in my house via a high street estate agent. Each single tenant...

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