Category: Eviction
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What to Do If You Receive a Section 8 Eviction Notice in the UK
Understanding a Section 8 Eviction Notice A Section 8 eviction notice is a formal legal notice a landlord can serve to end a tenancy in England and Wales. This notice is issued under Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988, which sets out the specific grounds on which a landlord can seek possession of a…
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Eviction for Unpaid Rent: Your Rights and What to Do About Arrears
Understanding Eviction for Unpaid Rent If you fall behind on your rent, you may be at risk of eviction due to rent arrears. Rent arrears simply means you owe your landlord money because you have missed one or more rent payments. Even if you miss just one payment, your landlord can start the eviction process,…
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Challenging an Eviction: Legal Overview
Understanding Eviction and Your Rights Eviction is the legal process by which a landlord seeks to end your tenancy and require you to leave your home. In the UK, landlords must follow strict rules and procedures set out by law, such as those in the Housing Act 1988 and the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.…
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How to Legally Evict a Tenant as a Private Landlord in the UK
Understanding Eviction for Private Landlords Eviction, in the context of private renting, means a landlord legally requiring a tenant to leave a rented property. For private landlords in the UK, eviction is not simply a matter of asking a tenant to move out. There are strict legal rules to follow, designed to protect both landlords’…
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Eviction Hearings in the UK: Legal Overview
What Are Eviction Hearings? Eviction hearings are formal legal meetings held in court where a landlord asks for permission to evict a tenant from a property. In the UK, a landlord cannot simply remove a tenant without following the correct legal process. Instead, they must apply to the court, which will then hold an eviction…
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Eviction Help: Your Rights and What to Do if You’re Being Evicted
Understanding Eviction and Your Rights Eviction is when your landlord asks you to leave your home, usually by serving you a formal notice and, in some cases, taking court action. In the UK, eviction can happen for several reasons – such as rent arrears, breaches of your tenancy agreement, or if your landlord wants to…
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Eviction Notices in the UK: Legal Overview
Understanding Your Eviction Notice When you receive an eviction notice, it means your landlord is formally asking you to leave your home. Landlords in the UK must follow specific legal steps to evict a tenant, and serving an eviction notice is usually the first stage in this process. There are different types of eviction notices,…
