Repossession

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.

Paul Shamplina is predicting the private rental sector will see a surge in evictions before the introduction of the Labour government’s Renters’ Rights Bill.