Property Eviction Services
Website Editor • September 19, 2018
Let Woodstock Property Law guide you on the correct actions to take when you need to evict a tenant from your property.
Are you wanting to obtain possession of your property, and not sure which notice to serve or procedure to follow? If your tenant will not leave peacefully then you MUST follow the correct legal processes or you could face being fined or even imprisoned. Regaining possession of your property ought to be simple, but it is a heavily and strictly regulated area of law and it is easy to get it wrong. Even a minor mistake may jeopardise the whole procedure and cost you a great deal of time and money.
STEP 1
Legal Possession Notice
If you would like us to serve a legal possession notice on your tenant please contact us – to speed up the process please upload the requested documents here. This will enable us to review your papers before contacting you to discuss the notice that can be served.
STEP 2
Court Proceedings
If you require court proceedings, a hearing may be listed to consider the claim. We would always recommend using a solicitor to prepare and serve the court papers, because it can sometimes take 6 months to obtain a possession order. If the papers are wrong you may have to start completely afresh, a very expensive mistake especially if the tenant is already in arrears of rent.
If you would like us to commence court proceedings to obtain a possession order and/or a court order for the rent arrears please contact us here. It helps if you are able to upload the requested documents here as we can check everything is in order before contacting you to discuss the court process.
Undefended Court proceedings with a hearing Fee – £1100 plus VAT (this includes court fee, preparing the court papers, instructing an expert advocate to attend court to present your case to the judge, preparing the witness statement and a schedule of costs. We will also chase up the court throughout – a very necessary element with the heavy workloads our modern courts undertake).
STEP 3
Eviction
Once you have a possession order that can be enforced, this does not mean you can simply change the locks. A bailiff or High Court Enforcement Officer is required to legally evict the tenant. An appointment will be scheduled by the Court – this does not happen automatically and a further application has to be made to the court.If you would like us to apply for a bailiff appointment please contact us here. We may be able to use the services of the High Court in specific circumstances. This will be discussed with you upon receiving instructions.
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We are delighted to share that Woodstock Legal Services has been shortlisted for Conveyancing Firm of the Year - South of England at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2026 . We are also proud to see Bethany Hudson , one of our Consultant Licensed Conveyancers, shortlisted for Rising Star of the Year. With our head office in Poole, Dorset, we are proud of our roots in the South West and the relationships we have built within the region’s property community. These shortlists recognise both the strength of our Residential Property team and the people behind the scenes who support our clients throughout their property journey. At Woodstock Legal Services, our focus has always been on building a conveyancing service that works for both our clients and our consultants. By bringing together experienced conveyancers with dedicated back-office support and the right infrastructure, we aim to make the process of buying and selling property as straightforward as possible, while giving our lawyers the flexibility and support to deliver excellent client care. Our connection to the South West remains an important part of who we are. Through relationships with local property professionals and organisations such as Poole Property Club , we continue to build connections within the property market while supporting clients across England and Wales. Over the past year, our Residential Property team has continued to grow, supported by investment in our people, processes and technology. Our dedicated back-office teams play an equally important role, helping keep transactions moving so our conveyancers can focus on their clients and the legal work that matters most. Being shortlisted for Conveyancing Firm of the Year in the South of England is a recognition of the collective effort behind our service, from the conveyancers working directly with clients to the teams supporting them behind the scenes. Car Jermyn Managing Director of Woodstock Legal Services, added: " I’m incredibly proud to see Woodstock Legal Services shortlisted for Conveyancing Firm of the Year and Bethany Hudson recognised as a Rising Star. Both awards reflect the quality of our lawyers and the commitment of the wider team supporting them. It’s great to see the work happening across our business recognised, particularly in the South of England, where our roots are firmly established. " A growing modern law firm As we continue to grow, we are always keen to speak with experienced lawyers who want to work differently, be properly supported, and be part of a collaborative community. Behind every successful consultant is the right firm. Click here to see why consultants choose Woodstock.
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