Clear support for landlords
When rent stops, a tenancy breaks down or you need the property back, the risk is not only delay. The wrong notice or weak evidence can send the case backwards. Start with a clear review and a staged plan.
Start with the landlord problem
You do not need to know the form number before calling. Begin with what has happened and the outcome you need; the case review maps that to the correct route.
Since 1 May 2026, an English private landlord normally needs a valid Section 8 notice using Form 3A and one or more statutory possession grounds. If the tenant stays, only the court and authorised enforcement process can lawfully recover possession.
Find out more →A rent-arrears possession case depends on an accurate payment history and the arrears position at legally relevant dates. A clear ledger, supporting bank records and consistent communications help show the court how the figure was calculated.
Find out more →From 1 May 2026, landlords in England may use revised Ground 1 to move in or Ground 1A to sell when the statutory conditions are met. Possession generally cannot be required during the first 12 months, and at least four months' notice is normally required.
Find out more →A debt recovery plan should test the amount, documents, debtor address, limitation, dispute risk and likely enforcement options before court fees are spent. Obtaining judgment and successfully enforcing it are separate decisions.
Find out more →A trace may help locate a former tenant or debtor for a legitimate recovery purpose. The instruction should identify the lawful purpose, the subject accurately and how the result will be used. A trace is information, not proof that recovery will succeed.
Find out more →Commercial possession depends heavily on the lease, the breach, any right to forfeit and statutory protections. Peaceable re-entry may be available in some circumstances, but wrongful forfeiture can expose the landlord to relief applications, loss and costs.
Find out more →Renters’ Rights Act 2025
Since 1 May 2026, a new English private-sector possession notice normally relies on Section 8, Form 3A and a statutory ground. That means the reason, notice period and evidence must align. Selling, moving in, arrears, breach and antisocial behaviour each require different preparation.
The benefit of a case-first approach is fewer avoidable surprises. Deposit handling, written information, rent records, repairs and previous communication may all affect what happens next. The website’s current-law guides link directly to government and legislation sources so you can see when the information was checked.
A staged working method
Every matter is different, but a reliable process keeps decisions understandable and makes cost dependencies visible.
Explain the tenancy or occupation, what has happened, the outcome you need and any deadlines. A clear chronology helps identify the relevant jurisdiction and route.
Bring the written terms, payment record, deposit information, prescribed documents, correspondence, photographs and any previous notice. Missing evidence is easier to address before proceedings begin.
The notice, pre-action letter, claim or enforcement application must match the facts. The aim is a defensible file, not paperwork issued for speed alone.
If the tenant or debtor does not resolve the matter, the next stage is discussed with its cost, evidence and court or enforcement dependency made clear.
Residential possession pricing
These prices apply to the standard residential stages described. Defended, complex, commercial, enforcement, tracing and recovery work may require a separate quote.
Initial case and document review, preparation of the appropriate standard first-stage notice where suitable, and clear explanation of what happens when the notice period ends.
Start with Strike 1Plus £452 court fees
Preparation and issue of the standard possession court stage where the notice has expired and the case remains suitable. Any defence, complexity or additional hearing work is discussed separately.
Check Strike 2 suitabilityCourt fees are shown as supplied for this offer and should be reconfirmed when the claim is issued because official fees can change.
A straightforward approach
The Help 4 Landlords approach is simple: listen to the problem, explain the available work and let the landlord decide whether to instruct.
A form cannot guarantee an outcome. Courts, evidence, tenant responses and enforcement availability all matter. The service focuses on making the process understandable, keeping instructions documented and preparing for the next likely question before it causes delay.
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England and Wales
Help 4 Landlords supports enquiries across England and Wales. English Section 8 and Renters’ Rights Act guidance is kept separate from the Welsh possession process.
Current assured-tenancy possession after 1 May 2026, including Form 3A and revised grounds.
Find out more →A separate contract-holder and possession framework. Start with the Welsh tenancy documents.
Find out more →Useful coverage for Redhill, Surrey, south London, Kent and Sussex.
Find out more →Current landlord guidance
How landlords can reconcile rent arrears, assess Ground 8 thresholds and prepare evidence that remains accurate from notice to hearing.
Find out more →A landlord-focused guide to possession claims, hearings, possession orders, warrants and bailiff enforcement after the notice period.
Find out more →What English landlords can organise ahead of the PRS Database rollout without guessing final fees or requirements that have not yet been confirmed.
Find out more →Common questions
Yes, where a statutory possession ground applies and the landlord follows the current Section 8, Form 3A, court and enforcement process in England.
Strike 1 is £200 for the standard residential first stage, subject to case and document review. The confirmed scope is explained before instruction.
Strike 2 starts from £700 plus £452 court fees for the standard court stage, subject to the facts, documents and whether the case becomes defended or complex.
No. Wales has a different possession framework. The service can accept Welsh enquiries, but English Section 8 guidance must not be used as Welsh advice.
No. The tenant may leave or resolve the matter, but if they remain the landlord normally needs a court order and authorised enforcement.
The written terms, deposit information, rent history, compliance documents, repair/incident records, correspondence and any notice or order already issued.
Call to explain the tenancy, the problem and the outcome you need. If the service can help, the next stage and known cost are explained before instruction.
