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Is there any point in mediation for possession proceedings?

July 28, 2020 by Tessa Shepperson

We now have the new rules which are going to take effect when the stay on possession proceedings in the Courts ends on 24 August. It does not include any ‘pre-action protocol’ as was suggested … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Analysis Tagged With: Eviction, mediation, possession claims

An Update on Stayed Possession Claims during the COVID 19 Emergency

April 21, 2020 by Robert Brown

Robert Brown

From housing barrister and Deputy District Judge Robert Brown of Selborne Chambers in London Last week, Tessa and I carried out our second webinar on dealing with lettings during the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News and comment Tagged With: coronavirus, possession claims

The End of Section 21 – Protecting Your Position: Property Condition

January 27, 2020 by Tessa Shepperson

The End of Section 21

This is part of a series of articles for landlords on preparing for the removal of the no-fault ground for possession under section 21. Part 3. The Property Condition One of the big complaints made … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News and comment Tagged With: disrepair, Eviction, Fitness for human habitation, Gas Safety Certificates, possession claims

Court fees for possession claims likely to increase again

February 4, 2015 by Tessa J Shepperson

Less than a year after the last big increase in court fees - a further increase is being considered by Government. The fees for possession claims are currently £280 or £250 when using the Possession … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News and comment Tagged With: Court Fees, possession claims

Five tips on eviction and bringing your own possession claims

August 1, 2012 by Tessa J Shepperson

Everyone is strapped for cash nowadays. So if your tenant is failing to pay rent, a bill from your solicitors for eviction work is the last thing you want. But why not do it yourself? Here are five … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tips and How to Tagged With: possession claims

Evicting tenants under section 21

July 10, 2012 by Tessa J Shepperson

More and more I am convinced that if at all possible landlords should use section 21 and the accelerated procedure to evict their tenants. If you actually want them to go that is.  I know some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: My Services, News and comment Tagged With: possession claims

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