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The possession proceedings process for landlords in England and Wales typically follows these stages: service of a valid notice on the tenant (Section 21 or Section 8); submission of a possession claim to the court; a possession hearing; a possession order granted by the judge; and enforcement by court bailiffs if the tenant does not leave. The timeline varies depending on the type of notice and the tenant's response.

A Section 21 notice is a no-fault eviction notice that allows a landlord to regain possession at the end of a fixed-term tenancy or during a periodic tenancy, without needing to give a specific reason. A Section 8 notice is used where the tenant has breached the tenancy agreement, typically through rent arrears or anti-social behaviour. The appropriate notice depends on the circumstances of the tenancy.

A boundary dispute arises when neighbouring landowners disagree about the exact position of the boundary between their properties. Evidence such as title plans, deeds, and physical features on the land is used to determine the boundary. Many boundary disputes can be resolved through negotiation or mediation, but if agreement cannot be reached, the matter may be determined by the Land Registry or a court.

An Inheritance Act claim is a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. It allows certain categories of person, including spouses, former spouses, cohabiting partners, children, and dependants, to apply to the court for reasonable financial provision from an estate where they believe the will or the rules of intestacy have not made adequate provision for them. Claims must be brought within six months of the grant of probate.

Yes. A direct access property law barrister can advise a landlord on the correct notice to serve, draft or review the possession claim, and represent the landlord at the possession hearing. Barrister Connect has barristers who regularly act for both private landlords and commercial landlords in possession proceedings across England and Wales.

Yes. Barrister Connect can match both landlords and tenants with the right property law specialist. Our panel also includes barristers experienced in homeowner disputes, probate litigation, planning matters, and leasehold disputes.