Do they have a Assured Shorthold Tenancy or Demoted Tenancy?
In England and Wales where tenants are in an Assured Shorthold Tenancy or Demoted Assured Shorthold Tenancy you can select between two legal routes for eviction If the tenancy is within the the first 6 month period you cannot use the accelerated procedure you will need to use the standard Claim for Possession and arrears procedure. “Claim for Possession Accelerated Procedure” online form. Guidance notes (Example completed claim form) or “Claim for Possession and Rent Arrears” online application. Once you have completed your court possession forms for you should get a letter from the court to confirm when the notice has been deemed served. The tenant will then have a set time of 14 days to get out or file a defense (If they have one). To check the status of your order and see if the tenant has filed a defense contact the court and provide your reference number they can then confirm if they have had a reply from the tenant. Note the date and using the tear slip from the confirmation that
