Residential Landlord and Tenant Specialists Possession and Rent Arrears
Undertaking litigation claims for Private Landlords is a core area of our business.
We advise and act for Landlords on residential property situated throughout the UK.
We offer a fixed fee service for Possession and Rent Arrears claims arising out of Assured Shorthold Tenancies.
We periodically review our charges and the above fees may be subject to change in the future.
There are two options in commencing Court proceedings to obtain a Possession Order.
Accelerated Possession Proceedings
Accelerated Possession Proceedings can only be used where:-
- The Tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
- There is a written Tenancy Agreement
- A valid Section 21 Notice has been served on the tenant and has expired
- You only want to claim possession (not rent arrears as well)
- The deposit, if taken on or after 6 April 2007, has been registered in a Tenancy Deposit Scheme
The advantage of the Accelerated Possession procedure is that, provided the paperwork is all correct, the Court has the power to make an Order for Possession without requiring a Hearing, therefore saving time and legal fees. If successful, a Landlord will obtain:-
1. An Order for Possession usually within fourteen days.
2. An Order that your tenant pays your costs.
Normal Possession Proceedings
This can be used where:-
- A valid Section 8 Notice has been served on the tenant and has expired
- There is no written Tenancy Agreement
- You wish to recover rent arrears as well as possession
- You are seeking possession on the basis of breach of some other terms of the Tenancy Agreement
If successful, the Landlord will obtain:-
1. An Order for Possession usually within fourteen days (although sometimes suspended).
2. A money Judgment for the rent arrears due at the date of the Court Hearing
3. An order that the tenant pay an occupation rent calculated on a daily basis until the tenant vacates the property.
4. An Order that the tenant pays your costs.
Court Fees
At the date of publication Court fees are:-
Court Issue Fee - £175
Court Bailiff’s Fee - £110
Other Services
We offer Specialist advice in relation to all types of tenancies, the eviction of Trespassers and other property related issues.
For further details of all services offered please go to our website www.stones-solicitors.co.uk
Contact
Please contact:-
David Paull - 01392 666876
davidpaull@stones-solicitors.co.uk
Paul Keeling - 01392 666876
paulkeeling@stones-solicitors.co.uk