Updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025 · In force 1 May 2026
Updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025 · In force 1 May 2026
Your tenant stopped paying rent. Now what?
Your tenant stopped paying rent. Now what?
Section 21 is gone. Every eviction now needs a court hearing, documented grounds, and the right paperwork — in the right order. This free 30-minute guide tells you exactly what to do, from the first missed payment to getting your property back.
Section 21 is gone. Every eviction now needs a court hearing, documented grounds, and the right paperwork — in the right order. This free 30-minute guide tells you exactly what to do, from the first missed payment to getting your property back.
Sound familiar?
If any of this is where you are right now — the guide is built for you.
I don't know where to start
The guide walks you through every step in order — from the moment rent goes unpaid to the day you get your keys back. No legal jargon. No jumping between tabs. Just the right steps, in the right sequence.
My own paperwork could sink the case
Under the new law, the court can refuse to hear your possession claim — even with six months of arrears — if your deposit isn't properly protected or you haven't given the tenant the right documents. The guide shows you what to check before you do anything else.
I sent a strongly worded letter
There's a new criminal offence for landlords who send letters that look like eviction notices but aren't valid Section 8 notices. The guide gives you the exact wording that's safe to use and explains precisely where the legal line is.
My tenant says they're on Universal Credit
This changes your options significantly. A chunk of the arrears may have to be excluded from your possession claim under the new rules. The guide explains what's excluded, what isn't, and how to protect your case regardless.
I don't know what to write.
The court expects you to have written to the tenant with a full arrears breakdown, offered a repayment plan, and signposted free advice before you serve any notice. The guide includes letter templates for both the formal arrears notice and the pre-action warning — with the exact wording that stays the right side of the line.
I don't know which form to use.
Form 3A replaced the old Form 3 on 1 May 2026. Use the wrong form and your Section 8 notice is invalid. The guide explains how to complete it, which grounds to cite, and how to calculate the four-week notice period correctly.
How long is this going to take
The guide gives you an honest month-by-month timeline — from first missed payment to bailiff enforcement. In a straightforward case, expect 9–11 months. The guide helps you prepare for every scenario along the way.
My tenant will have a free solicitor
The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service provides free legal representation to tenants facing eviction. That solicitor will look for every gap in your evidence. The guide tells you exactly what they'll look for and how to close every line of attack before it opens.
Sound familiar?
If any of this is where you are right now — the guide is built for you.
I don't know where to start
The guide walks you through every step in order — from the moment rent goes unpaid to the day you get your keys back. No legal jargon. No jumping between tabs. Just the right steps, in the right sequence.
My own paperwork could sink the case
Under the new law, the court can refuse to hear your possession claim — even with six months of arrears — if your deposit isn't properly protected or you haven't given the tenant the right documents. The guide shows you what to check before you do anything else.
I sent a strongly worded letter
There's a new criminal offence for landlords who send letters that look like eviction notices but aren't valid Section 8 notices. The guide gives you the exact wording that's safe to use and explains precisely where the legal line is.
My tenant says they're on Universal Credit
This changes your options significantly. A chunk of the arrears may have to be excluded from your possession claim under the new rules. The guide explains what's excluded, what isn't, and how to protect your case regardless.
I don't know what to write
The court expects you to have written to the tenant with a full arrears breakdown, offered a repayment plan, and signposted free advice before you serve any notice. The guide includes letter templates for both the formal arrears notice and the pre-action warning — with the exact wording that stays the right side of the line.
I don't know which form to use
Form 3A replaced the old Form 3 on 1 May 2026. Use the wrong form and your Section 8 notice is invalid. The guide explains how to complete it, which grounds to cite, and how to calculate the four-week notice period correctly.
How long is this going to take
The guide gives you an honest month-by-month timeline — from first missed payment to bailiff enforcement. In a straightforward case, expect 9–11 months. The guide helps you prepare for every scenario along the way.
My tenant will have a free solicitor
The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service provides free legal representation to tenants facing eviction. That solicitor will look for every gap in your evidence. The guide tells you exactly what they'll look for and how to close every line of attack before it opens.
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DocRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create a solicitor-client relationship. Always seek independent legal advice before serving notices or issuing court proceedings.
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