Court Cases

Property tribunals are seeing rising caseloads as rent challenges increase, with further growth expected as tenants exercise new rights under the Renters’ Rights Act.

Landlords and letting agents are facing spiralling costs and unprecedented delays when trying to regain possession of properties through the courts.

New Ministry of Justice figures just published confirm that the time it takes for a landlord to lawfully regain possession has lengthened again.

Landlords are warning the court system is unprepared to handle the sharp increase in possession cases expected once Section 21 evictions are abolished.

Following a judgement in the Court of Appeal landlords and letting agents can continue serving key documents to tenants by post.

Government data shows the time taken for landlords to evict tenants has increased.

Law Society President warns that when the Renters’ Right Bill is introduced underfunding of the courts could cause huge delays for evictions.