Property Possession Myths

In this article, our property disputes team aims to answer some of the most common questions they receive about residential property possession.

Can a landlord evict a tenant immediately after serving notice?

The reality is that serving a Section 21 or Section 8 notice is just the first step. When tenants receive an eviction notice, they may choose to leave, but if they don't, they are not legally required to leave until they have a court order—and in some cases, a bailiff's warrant is also needed.

Landlords with multiple properties must note that Section 21 notices are soon to be obsolete, with new legislation just around the corner.

Once new legislation is in place, landlords with fewer than five properties will be considered' small landlords' and still be able to issue Section 21 'no fault' eviction notices upon the implementation of the Renter's Rights Bill.