Specialist Property Litigation Services
Residential Tenant Eviction
Instruct DCB Legal to quickly regain possession of your property.
Our specialist property solicitors offer a fully managed eviction process, from serving the relevant notice to obtaining permission to use High Court Enforcement.
- Total Coverage Of England & Wales
- SRA Regulated Solicitors
- Avoid Delays In Using The County Court
Specialist Property Solicitors
Regaining possession of a property can be a difficult task for even the most experienced landlord; from deciding which notice to serve to ensuring that every step taken is compliant, any mistake can cause unnecessary delays and costs.
Our expert property litigation team can ensure a claim is compliant and issue the relevant notice, removing the hassle of research and the risk of mistakes. Together with our sister company DCBL, the UK’s leading eviction and high court enforcement provider, we can take your case from start to finish, allowing us to help landlords across England recover their property and arrears quickly and efficiently.
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Our specialist property solicitors are ready to answer your questions and help you throughout the eviction process.
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Total Coverage of
England & Wales
Avoid Delays In Using
The County Court
SRA Regulated
Solicitors
Deciding which notice to use can be difficult, as each has advantages and disadvantages.
DCB Legal’s specialist property team can help you choose which notice is best for you, and serve the notice on your behalf, ensuring there are no unnecessary mistakes or delays.
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Our specialist property solicitors are ready to answer your questions and help you start the eviction process.
Why use a law firm to evict your tenant?
Serving an incorrect or invalid notice leads to delays in the eviction process and can create unnecessary issues for landlords that are simply looking to recover their property.
Our specialist property team offers unrivalled knowledge of both the court process and the practicalities of regaining your property through a High Court Writ of Possession, meaning you can regain possession without the increased risk of court delays.
Fully Managed
Eviction Service
Specialist Property
Litigation Solicitors
Seamless Transfer-up
To High Court
What our clients say
What our
clients say
Our clients praise us for our great results, personable service and expert advice.
Seek expert advice from DCB Legal at the outset of any eviction or tenancy issue
David Croot, solicitor at DCB Legal, helped me regained possession of my flat and recouped as much of the arrears as possible. David’s strategic abilities, combined with his empathetic communication style, made me feel confident and reassured. His patience, kindness, exceptional knowledge and, importantly, experience allowed me to achieve the best possible outcome.
Section 21 & Section 8
Although we were unsuccessful in our first attempt in court, we were successful in our second attempt. This whole process was handled by Neil Smith very professionally and he couldn’t have done any more during the first attempt at court date one. We have now been granted possession and are renovating our property at present. If we decide to go for our back rent we would definitely be in touch with Neil again. Thank you DCB Legal!
Debt recovery
Would recommend this company. Very easy process to follow and supportive throughout the process. Everything, including costs and potential future costs were explained clearly in the first phone call.
Very happy with the outcome and first port of call should we need this type of service again.
I was pleased with how efficient and…
I was pleased with how efficient and simple it was to use the services of this company. I had a tenant who was refusing to move out, despite not paying rent for a long time. Within 3 weeks of engaging the services of this company the tenant was gone. I believe that the weight of a legal letter is much more valued than me writing to the tenant. I wish I had used them earlier in the process.
Upcoming Legislation Changes (England Only)
Section 21 (No-Fault Eviction) From 1st May 2026, Section 21 notices will be abolished in England. Fixed-term tenancies will also be replaced by open-ended tenancies from this date.
Transitional Period: If you serve a valid Section 21 notice before 1st May 2026, you will have until the end of July 2026 to bring a possession claim to court. After this deadline, the notice will likely become invalid.
Section 8 (For Cause Eviction) From 1st May 2026, the rules for Section 8 notices in England are set to change:
Rent Arrears: The threshold for mandatory possession will increase. Tenants will need to be in 3 months of arrears (currently 2 months) to meet the criteria. With the new notice periods, this means a tenant will typically be in arrears for 4 months before a claim can be submitted.
Selling Your Property: A new mandatory ground will allow you to evict if you intend to sell the property. This will require giving 4 months’ notice. Please note, if you use this ground, you will be prohibited from re-letting the property for 12 months.
For properties in Wales, please contact us directly as different rules apply.
The possession claims process can be extremely difficult for landlords, as every situation is unique and any mistake can cause unnecessary delays and additional costs. DCB Legal offers a complete solution for landlords, meaning we can be instructed at any point, from serving the relevant notice to applying for a possession order.
Our specialist property team can carry out the necessary steps to get your property back efficiently, without the need for you to research the process and risk delays. Served your notice but not sure on the next steps?
Even after obtaining a possession order, landlords face difficulties in regaining possession due to the national crisis in the county courts – specifically the delay in instructing County Court Bailiffs to carry out evictions. Delays can now exceed 6 months depend on the location!
Wherever possible, DCB Legal will apply for Section 42 permission when applying for a possession order, placing you in the best position to regain possession after obtaining an order. Already obtained an order but want to instruct High Court Enforcement agents?
Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away!
DCBL and their agents, exclusively featured on the popular series ‘Can’t Pay? We’ll take it away’, are now known worldwide as the face of High Court Enforcement – most notably for their ethical approach to enforcement of County Court Judgments and Possession orders.
Often, delays in the county court bailiff services mean landlords can be waiting months before an agent can attend with no guarantee of results. DCB Legal offers our clients a seamless transfer of cases to DCBL, allowing for swift enforcement action carried out in an ethical and pragmatic manner.
About DCB Legal
We’ve implemented key measures to ensure our service aligns with our mission “to provide our Clients with an ethical, low-touch Litigation service with unrivalled results”.
DCB Legal has a team designated to the continuous improvement of its processes. The team works closely with the operations manager to ensure focus is given to compliance, internal quality assessment and to the most arduous of tasks. These efficiencies allow the service to be run in the most risk-averse manner for the client.
End of Section 21 & 'No-Fault' Evictions
The government has confirmed the abolition of Section 21 evictions in England. As of 1st May 2026, landlords can no longer serve ‘no-fault’ eviction notices.
This major legislation change also means the abolition of fixed-term tenancies. All new tenancies will be open-ended, providing tenants with greater security but requiring landlords to use specific grounds (Section 8) to regain possession.
What this means for you:
No more Section 21: You cannot use the ‘no-fault’ route for notices served on or after 1st May.
Transitional Period: If you have already served a valid Section 21 notice, you may still bring a claim to court, but this must be done by the end of July 2026.
New Grounds for Possession: Landlords must now rely on Section 8 notices, which have been strengthened to include grounds for selling the property or moving family members in (requiring 4 months’ notice).
Unsure how these changes affect your property? DCB Legal is helping landlords navigate this transition. Contact our specialist team to discuss the new Section 8 requirements.
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Our specialist property solicitors are ready to answer your questions and help you throughout the eviction process.