Tenant Eviction Process Guide

Summary

To evict a tenant in England, follow the legal process by serving a Section 8 or Section 21 notice based on the reason for eviction. If the tenant does not vacate, apply for a possession order from the court. Keep records of all communications with the council, especially if previous issues were unresolved. Ensure all required council work is completed and documented. Consider consulting a local attorney for guidance on serving the appropriate notice and proceeding with eviction.

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Hi, how can I evict my tenant
To evict a tenant in England, you must follow the legal process:
- Provide a valid reason under the Housing Act *.
- Serve a Section * or Section * notice, depending on the situation.
- If the tenant does not leave, apply for a possession order from the court.
Do you have a specific reason for eviction?
Some council required was not completed when i took him to court last time about 2 years a go, now all the work have completed and i have informed the council few times but i don't get any responses from council in cardiff
To proceed with eviction, ensure you have followed these steps:
- Confirm that you have served either a valid Section * or Section * notice.
- Keep records of all communications with the council.
- Consider applying for a possession order if the tenant hasn't left.
Have you served the appropriate notice to your tenant yet?
What notice to be served now
In your situation, you'll need to determine the reason for eviction to decide between a Section * or Section * notice:
- Section * Notice: Used when tenants have violated terms of the tenancy, like rent arrears.
- Section * Notice: Used for "no fault" evictions at the end of a fixed-term tenancy.
Which reason applies to your case?