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Product Safety Report for Steam Sauna presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
Information for landlords in England on tenant eviction: assured shorthold tenancies, including eviction notices, Section 21, Section 8, accelerated possession, possession orders, bailiffs
The rules about private renting are changing on 1 May 2026. Check how this…
You can apply for an accelerated possession order if your tenants have not…
The judge could decide to make an order, or that a hearing is needed.…
You can ask the court for a ‘warrant for possession’ if your tenants: do…
It’s a crime to harass or try to force your tenants out of a property…
Product Safety Report for Sauna Heating Mat presenting a high risk of electric shock.
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.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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