Section 8 - Proceedings (Possession & Arrears)
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Helpland acts for landlords across England and Wales. Your claim is heard at the county court that serves your property, and our panel solicitors represent you there, so you don't need a local firm.
The legal process is the same across England, but two things change from place to place: which court hears your case, and which licensing rules apply to your property. Our local guides cover both for the biggest rental markets.
We also act in Wales, where the process is different. Most Welsh tenancies are occupation contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, with their own notices and rules. Our Cardiff guide explains how it works.
Every possession claim is heard at the county court that serves the property's address, wherever you live.
Your claim is heard at the county court that serves the property's address. Check your court by postcode.
Prices include VAT and the court fee where one applies.
Don’t let tenant problems put your investment at risk. Get in touch with us today to reclaim your property and recover your rent.
Choose your area for the local court, the licensing rules to check before you serve notice, and how the process works there.
| Area | Court for possession claims | Licensing to check |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant eviction in London | 14 county court hearing centres, depending on the address | Varies by borough. Many boroughs license ordinary lets and shared houses |
| Tenant eviction in Birmingham | Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre | Selective licensing in 25 wards. Additional HMO licensing citywide |
| Tenant eviction in Manchester | Manchester Civil Justice Centre | Selective licensing on specific streets |
| Tenant eviction in Leeds | Leeds Combined Court Centre | Selective licensing in parts of six wards since February 2026 |
| Tenant eviction in Liverpool | Liverpool Civil and Family Court | Selective licensing across most of the city until March 2027 |
| Tenant eviction in Bristol | Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre | Additional HMO licensing citywide. Selective licensing in five wards |
| Tenant eviction in Sheffield | Sheffield Combined Court Centre | No selective licensing. Mandatory HMO licensing only |
| Tenant eviction in Nottingham | Nottingham County Court and Family Court | Selective licensing in parts of 15 wards. Additional HMO licensing citywide |
| Tenant eviction in Leicester | Leicester County Court and Family Court | Selective licensing in parts of five wards |
| Tenant eviction in Coventry | Coventry Combined Court Centre | Additional HMO licensing citywide. No selective licensing |
| Tenant eviction in Newcastle | Newcastle Civil and Family Courts and Tribunals Centre, Barras Bridge | Additional HMO licensing citywide. Selective licensing in named areas |
| Tenant eviction in Cardiff (Wales) | Cardiff Civil and Family Justice Centre | Welsh rules: Rent Smart Wales, plus HMO licensing in Cathays |
We cover every county court in England and Wales, not just these cities. The prices and the process are the same wherever your property is. Tell us where it is and we'll confirm the court and the next step.
Tell us what's happening and we'll tell you the right route and the fixed cost. No obligation.
Yes, if your property is in England or Wales. We act for landlords at every county court in both countries, and our panel solicitors represent you at the hearing wherever it is.
No. The notice, the paperwork and the claim are handled remotely, and our panel solicitors attend the hearing at your local court. You get the same fixed price wherever the property is.
The claim is heard at the county court that serves the property's address. Use the postcode search on GOV.UK's Find a Court or Tribunal, or ask us and we'll confirm it.
Yes. In Wales, most tenancies are occupation contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, with different notices and notice periods from England. We act in Wales too, so tell us where your property is and we'll explain the right route.
Yes. A Section 8 notice is £199.99, court proceedings are £1,450 including the £415 court fee, and County Court bailiffs are £551.95 including the £152 warrant fee. All prices include VAT.
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