For landlords and landowners across the UK, regaining control of your property from squatters or errant tenants can be a daunting task.
Archive | Tenant Eviction
Can I Evict a Commercial Tenant without a Lease?
A particularly challenging scenario arises when a landlord wishes to evict a commercial tenant in the absence of a formal lease agreement.
How to Evict a Tenant if Their Deposit is not Protected
As a landlord in the UK, you have certain legal obligations when it comes to protecting your tenant’s deposit. Failure to comply with tenancy deposit protection rules can make it difficult to evict a tenant, even if they are in rent arrears or have breached the terms of their tenancy agreement.
A Guide to Evicting a Lodger in the UK
While lodgers do not have the same legal protections as tenants, there is still a process that must be followed to lawfully evict them.
How Does the Renters Reform Bill Affect the Eviction Process?
If you’re a landlord in the UK, you may be concerned about the proposed changes to evictions laid out in the recently revealed Renters Reform Bill.
What to do When a Tenant Leaves Belongings Behind
Once a tenant has been evicted or otherwise moved on to a new property, it is not unheard of for them to leave personal possessions. In most cases, these items are of no significant value, therefore as a landlord you may want to just throw the belongings in the bin. However, this is not advised […]
How to Evict a Tenant Without a Tenancy Agreement
When renting out a property, a written tenancy agreement should be constructed in order to set out all rights and obligations of both tenant and landlord. However, it is a common issue for landlords to find themselves without a tenancy agreement especially for a short-hold tenancy. Whether this be from one party not signing the […]
Can a Tenant become a Squatter?
A squatter is a person who settles in or occupies a property with no legal claim to the premises.
How to Choose an Enforcement Service to Resolve your Matter
An unconsidered choice may lead to delays, during which your situation may take an unexpected turn, leading to further expense.
Common Law Notice vs. Writ of Possession: What’s the Difference?
There are two types of notices: a formal law notice and a writ of possession. This blog post will discuss the difference between these two types of notices and help you determine which one is best applicable to your situation.