Our Specialist Tenant Eviction Services
At Burys Solicitors, our tenant eviction specialist solicitors are experienced in assisting landlords across the Liverpool region to legally and quickly evict their tenants.
Whether your tenant has fallen into rental arrears, breached a term of the agreement or you simply want to re-gain possession, it is important to receive the best legal advice from the onset. Any error or mistake in the process can cause lengthy and costly delays, especially if the tenant has already stopped paying rent.
We can assist you to serve the correct eviction notice on your tenant and, in the event that they refuse to leave, we can take your case to court to obtain the relevant order.
Learn more about what the eviction process involves on our page ‘How does the tenant eviction process work?’
Our Liverpool tenant eviction team offers the following services to landlords:
- Preparation and serving of an eviction notice
- Preparation of court proceedings
- Representation at court hearings
- Appointment of bailiffs to enforce the eviction
How does the tenant eviction process work?
At Burys Solicitors, we know that every eviction case is different – and that even a small mistake can cause costly delays. Our role is to take the entire process off your hands, ensuring each step is handled correctly and efficiently, while protecting your legal position.
Tenant eviction, step-by-step
Here’s how we help at each stage:
Initial case review – We assess your tenancy documents and the circumstances of your case to identify the best route forward. This ensures the process starts on the strongest possible footing and avoids the common pitfalls that can invalidate a notice.
Preparation and service of the notice – We draft and serve the correct legal notice on your tenant, making sure it complies fully with legal requirements so it cannot be challenged on technicalities.
Court proceedings where needed – If your tenant refuses to leave, we prepare your claim and represent you in court. Our expertise helps to counter common defences and tactics used by tenants to delay the process, such as alleging housing disrepair or deposit irregularities.
Enforcing the possession order – If necessary, we arrange for bailiffs to attend and recover possession of your property as quickly as possible, coordinating with locksmiths where appropriate.
Throughout the process, we handle all legal requirements, paperwork and communications, so you can focus on your property rather than the stress of eviction proceedings.
What are the grounds for evicting a tenant?
There are currently two routes to evict your tenant and regain possession of your property.Section 8
Under the Section 8 process there are different grounds which can be used to evict your tenant. The most common is that the tenant is significant rental arrears (Ground 8), however other grounds include anti-social behaviour (Ground 7A) and the intention for the landlord to move back into the property to reside in (Ground 2). Select grounds are mandatory and so, if established, the Court must make a possession order in the landlord’s favour. Whereas other grounds are discretionary where the Court will consider all factors and circumstances of the individuals involved.Section 21
The Section 21 is commonly referred to as the “non-fault” route and is shortly due to be abolished by the Government. It is referred to as “non-fault” because a landlord does not need any reason to use this process, simply that you wish to regain possession of the property. To use this process, the landlord must be able to prove that they have complied with all duties and obligations throughout the entire course of the tenancy. An example being that the tenant was supplied with a copy of the How to Rent guide, ideally at the start of the tenancy.What documents are required for tenant eviction?
At the start of the process, we ask the landlord to supply various documents; for example:- Copies of all signed tenancy agreements
- Any rent increase notice(s)
- Each annual gas safety certificate starting from the start of the tenancy to date
- Deposit protection certificate
- Rent statement (if pursuing rental arrears)
- Maintenance / disrepair log
- The specific documents needed to assess the property will depend on the unique circumstances. In general, the more information and documents that can be supplied to our legal team, the better understanding we will have of your claim.
Why use Burys Solicitors to evict your tenant
Choosing the right solicitor can mean the difference between a straightforward eviction and months of unnecessary delay. At Burys Solicitors, we offer:
- Proven expertise - Our dedicated eviction team has successfully acted for landlords across Liverpool and beyond for many years, dealing with everything from rent arrears to complex defended cases.
- High success rate - Our attention to detail and robust case preparation mean we consistently achieve positive outcomes for our clients.
- Fast turnaround - We aim to move your case forward without delay, often issuing notices within days of receiving your file.
- Transparent, fixed fees - No hidden costs, so you know exactly what you will pay from the outset.
- Excellent client feedback - Our service is highly rated by landlords who appreciate our clear communication, practical advice and results.
When you instruct Burys Solicitors, you benefit from specialist legal representation at every stage, giving you the best chance of regaining your property quickly and cost-effectively.
See our client testimonials and case studies for tenant eviction.
Your Questions Answered
It’s hard to give an exact deadline, as it depends on the type of possession notice and whether Court action is required.
If we issue a Section 21 (non fault) notice, your tenant will have 2 months to vacate.
A Section 8 notice can give as little as 2 weeks for your tenant to vacate.
We always aim to respond to you within 2 working days so you know that there will be no delay caused by us.
No - it is not a requirement to have a solicitor to evict your tenant.
We are seeing an increased amount of instructions on behalf of landlords who have issued invalid notices.
To avoid having to re-start the legal process, which can cause significant delays, we would always recommend instructing a solicitor to review your tenancy file first. We offer this service for a nominal fee of £60.00.
- Copies of all signed tenancy agreements
- Any rent increase notice(s)
- Each annual gas safety certificate starting from the start of the tenancy to date
- Deposit protection certificate
- Rent statement (if pursuing rental arrears)
- Maintenance / disrepair log
- The specific documents needed to assess the property will depend on the unique circumstances. In general, the more information and documents that can be supplied to our legal team, the better understanding we will have of your claim.
We offer fixed fees for the majority of tenancy eviction services.
The total cost does vary depending on the circumstances of the tenancy.
To get started, we charge a £60.00 fee to review your tenancy file and provide specialist advice about how best to proceed.
Please get in touch with a member of our Liverpool team for a list of our fixed fees and find out how Burys Solicitors can help you.
If your tenant refuses to leave after the expiry of the possession notice, we can start Court action to request a formal Possession Order.
Ultimately, if your tenant ignores a formal Court Possession Order, then we would instruct bailiffs who will enforce the eviction. You are recommended to schedule a locksmith to attend with the bailiffs to change the locks and secure your property.
Burys Solicitors are open Monday to Thursday 9am-5:30pm / Friday 9am-5:00pm. We can be contacted by email, telephone or you can come and visit us at our Liverpool office via a pre booked appointment or email / call us on 0151 837 1662.
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