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
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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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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.
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Renters’ Rights Act Changes to Legislation
From 1st May 2026, ‘no-fault’ evictions were abolished in England and fixed-term tenancies were replaced by open-ended tenancies. Possession of a residential property must now be sought under Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988.
Section 8 (For Cause Eviction) The rules for Section 8 notices in England include:
Rent Arrears: Tenants need to be in 3 months of arrears to meet the criteria for mandatory possession. With the notice periods, this means a tenant will typically be in arrears for 4 months before a claim can be submitted.
Selling Your Property: A mandatory ground allows you to evict if you intend to sell the property. This requires 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 'No-Fault' Evictions
The government has abolished ‘no-fault’ evictions in England. As of 1st May 2026, a landlord can no longer evict a tenant without relying on one of the specific grounds for possession.
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:
Grounds-based possession: Every possession claim must be brought under one of the Section 8 grounds, such as rent arrears, selling the property or moving family members in.
Notice periods: The notice period depends on the ground relied on – for example, the selling and moving-in grounds require 4 months’ notice.
Rent arrears threshold: The mandatory arrears ground requires 3 months of arrears, meaning a tenant will typically be around 4 months in arrears before a claim can be submitted.
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.