Help 4 Landlords
Clear answers to common landlord questions
Straight answers on possession, pricing, recovery and the law changes, with jurisdiction kept visible.
These answers provide orientation. Follow the linked service or guide for the fuller process and sources, then seek a case review before acting.
Can I use Section 21 in England?
Not for a new notice served on or after 1 May 2026. Current English possession normally uses Section 8, Form 3A and a statutory ground.
What is Strike 1?
The standard residential first stage is £200, subject to review and confirmed inclusions.
What is Strike 2?
The standard court stage starts from £700 plus £415 court fees, subject to suitability and additional work.
Is bailiff work included?
Enforcement is a separate stage and current costs are confirmed before instruction.
Can I evict for rent arrears?
Potentially, using the current arrears grounds and evidence. Ground 8 has statutory threshold tests.
Can I recover unpaid rent?
A money claim and enforcement may be available, but judgment and successful recovery are separate.
Can you trace a former tenant?
A lawful-purpose trace may help identify a current address. It does not guarantee recovery.
Can I evict to sell?
Ground 1A may apply in England subject to the first-year restriction, notice, genuine intention and post-possession rules.
Can I move into the property?
Ground 1 may apply to genuine landlord or qualifying family occupation subject to its conditions.
Does notice mean the tenant must leave?
Notice starts the process. Court and authorised enforcement may still be required.
Do you cover properties in Wales?
No. Help 4 Landlords covers England only because Wales has a different legal framework for occupation contracts and possession.
Are timescales guaranteed?
No. Evidence, response, court and enforcement availability affect timing.
Before you instruct
Can I send documents through the website?
The enquiry form prepares an email draft and does not upload documents. Send a brief outline first; ask the team which documents are needed and how to provide them.
Should I keep the tenant's replies?
Keep correspondence together with your own letters, rent records and notes. Explain disputed facts rather than leaving them out of the chronology. The response may affect the next decision.
What should I mention if I already have a case in progress?
Include your case reference, the stage reached and any upcoming deadline. Keep the latest correspondence and documents ready, and use your existing case-handler contact details where these have been provided.
What happens after I make an enquiry?
The team will assess the information provided and explain the appropriate next step. Any service, scope and fee are confirmed before you decide whether to instruct.