On Tuesday, Able Investigations successfully managed to move a number of travellers from an insurance brokers’ car park. The group of 26 caravans were based on the private land, located near the M48 Severn Crossing, after they settled there on Monday evening. Having previously evicted the group from the BAE site in Filton earlier in […]
Avoiding Troublesome Tenants
No landlord likes to rent their property to troublesome tenants. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to tell if a tenant is going to cause problems or not when holding viewings for your property. Difficult tenants can cause landlords a number of issues during the duration of and after their tenancy, from losing out on rent, […]
Should I serve papers myself?
When serving papers, it is vital that they are served in the right way to avoid lengthening court procedures and compromising your legal case. Regardless of the type of legal papers you need to serve, whether injunctions or eviction notices, you must serve them properly to avoid causing further complications for yourself. (more…)
Preventing re-entry after eviction
After evicting illegal occupants from your property, it can be distressing if they return. When evicting illegal occupants or squatters, you need to ensure you carry out all the necessary lawful procedures. Following these correctly and efficiently will ensure that access to your property does not re-occur and protects your property effectively. (more…)
How long does an interim possession order last for?
Interim possession orders are a quick option to remove people occupying property without the owner’s consent. Because it is an ‘interim’ order, it is a fast track option but only temporary until a full possession order can have a hearing in court. You must apply for both an interim order and a full Order of […]
What do I need to do to claim for possession of my property?
Whether you need to claim for possession of your property because of unruly residential tenants, businesses failing to pay rent, or because of squatters, it is essential that you follow the correct legal procedures to avoid lengthening the eviction process and finding yourself facing legal action. So that you do not end up using the […]
What is a Section 21 Notice?
If you are a residential landlord who is struggling with difficult tenants, then it may be time to evict them. As a landlord who does not share the property with their tenants, you will need to use either of the following notices to ask them to leave the property. (more…)
How to Evict Squatters
For landlords, squatters are not just a nuisance, they can cost you a significant amount of money in lost revenue on your property as well as causing damage you will have to pay to put right. Getting rid of squatters quickly and effectively is clearly a priority for any landlord or management company finding themselves […]
What is a High Court Writ of Control?
Formerly known as a ‘writ of fieri facias’, or ‘writ of fi fa’, a High Court Writ of Control can be used to recover outstanding debts. Using a High Court Writ of Control can mean that you recover monies owed quicker than alternative methods, including a Warrant of Execution granted by the County Courts. (more…)
What is a Writ of Possession?
There are several avenues to recovering rent from a commercial tenant, if they are not paying. If a tenant has 2 months’ rent in arrears, it may be time to go to your local County Court to apply for an Order of Possession. (more…)