The Landlord Group

The Landlord Group: residential evictions for landlords in England and Wales

The Landlord Group is a British firm acting exclusively for residential landlords in recovering possession of their properties. With over 25 years of experience in landlord and tenant law, the company presents itself as a specialist in possession proceedings and lawful tenant eviction, and claims to have delivered possession of thousands of properties to landlords across the country.

The firm operates in England and Wales and serves both owners with a single property and larger rental portfolios. Its approach, according to its own presentation, is structured and cost-oriented, covering everything from the initial notice through to court proceedings and enforcement when necessary.

Services for recovering possession

The Landlord Group's activity is organised around a staged process covering the different phases of residential eviction:

• Pre-action case assessment: analysis of the case before starting legal action.
• Stage 1 — Notice: issuing the Section 8 notice, used when the tenant has breached the terms of the tenancy agreement, often due to rent arrears. Other grounds are also contemplated, such as the sale of the property or the need for the owner to move back in.
• Stage 2 — Court proceedings: filing the possession claim at the County Court when the tenant does not leave the property after the notice expires. This includes the application for permission, the application to transfer and the appointment of a High Court Enforcement Officer.
• Stage 3 — Bailiff eviction: instructing a bailiff when the tenant does not comply with the court's possession order.

Squatter and trespasser eviction

The firm also offers services for removing squatters or trespassers from land or buildings, a situation it describes as urgent and distressing for property owners. This service includes bailiff enforcement and eviction attendance.

Ancillary services

In addition to the main process, The Landlord Group provides ancillary services related to managing the eviction:

• Preparation of a court-acceptable rent schedule.
• Section 48 notice.
• Hand delivery of notices.
• Expedition of paperwork.
• Assistance with defended possession claims.

Collaboration with letting agents

The company has a specific channel for letting agents, with information on how to work with it and FAQs aimed at letting agencies.

Regulatory context

The firm notes that the legal framework has changed and that eviction is no longer a straightforward procedure: it is now exclusively ground-based, evidence-driven and unforgiving of mistakes. The Landlord Group positions itself as a support for landlords in a system where, according to its presentation, precision and experience are decisive.