Possession claim solicitors in Leicester

With section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions abolished for private tenancies in England under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, landlords now need a specific ground to recover possession. See the Renters’ Rights Act for the wider changes, and check the transitional rules for tenancies and notices that pre-date them.

For landlords

1. Check your paperwork first. Deposit protection, prescribed information, gas safety, EPC, licensing and the How to Rent guide can all affect whether a claim succeeds.
2. Choose the right ground. Grounds include rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, other breaches of tenancy, the landlord wanting to sell or move in, and others. Some are mandatory (the court must order possession if proved) and some discretionary.
3. Serve a valid notice using the prescribed form and the correct notice period for the ground.
4. Issue a claim in the county court if the tenant doesn’t leave.
5. Enforce with county court bailiffs or, with permission, High Court enforcement officers.

Mistakes at any stage can mean starting again, so it’s worth taking advice before serving notice rather than after.

For tenants

A notice doesn’t end your tenancy on its own; only a court order does. Check whether the notice is valid, whether the ground can be proved, and whether you have a defence or counterclaim, for example for disrepair or deposit protection failures. Legal aid may be available where you’re at risk of losing your home, and you may qualify for help from Leicester City Council’s housing options service.

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