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The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
The law on squatting - what squatting is, squatters' rights, removing squatters, getting your property back from squatters and adverse possession. Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.
Guidance for landlords who wish to gain possession of their property.
To enforce a judgment or order for giving of possession of land in proceedings in the County Court (other than a claim against trespassers under Part 55 (Rule 83.13(2) and (8)).
Eviction of council or housing association tenants: grounds for eviction, notice period, and what a court can decide
If someone is occupying your property without consent, use this form to ask the court for a possession order that the person or people leave within 24 hours.
Use this form ('particulars of claim') with Form N5 to tell a court why you're seeking possession, for example if a tenant hasn't complied with the tenancy terms. Includes guidance notes N119A, N7A and N7B.
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