Call Us: 0333 050 5381 Contact form
✓
SRA Regulated Solicitors
✓
Fixed Transparent Fees
✓
Guaranteed Eviction Service
✓
20+ Years Legal Experience
✓
SRA Regulated Solicitors
✓
Fixed Transparent Fees
✓
Guaranteed Eviction Service
✓
20+ Years Legal Experience

Rent Arrears Recovery Services

Expert Legal Support Beyond Section 21 & Section 8 for England & Wales

Our Services Get Consultation

What is Rent Arrears Recovery?

Recovering possession and unpaid rent often starts with standard notices, but many landlords face complex cases involving informal agreements, lodgers, squatters, HMOs, and disputed arrears.

Why Some Cases Fall Outside Standard Eviction Processes

We provide a full range of services for complicated eviction cases, including:

Informal Agreements

No formal contracts or tenancy documentation requiring bespoke legal strategies.

Complex Occupations

Lodgers, licence holders, or implied tenants with varied legal statuses.

HMO Situations

Houses in Multiple Occupation with various licence or tenancy arrangements.

Squatters & Trespassers

Unauthorized occupants with no legal tenancy requiring specialized removal procedures.

Disputed Arrears

Multi-party liability scenarios and missing tenant complications.

Tenant Tracing

Locating absconded tenants and pursuing enforcement across jurisdictions.

Our 4-Stage Enforcement Process

1
Arrears Assessment

Review court orders, tenant profiles, and income/employment data to determine the best recovery strategy.

2
Tracing & Locate

Using investigator networks to locate debtor and assets for effective enforcement action.

3
Enforce Judgments

Apply for CCJ, Attachment of Earnings, Debt Orders, or administer bailiff enforcement.

4
Ongoing Recovery

Continue recovery efforts or advise on bankruptcy/write-off if no recoverable assets exist.

Enforcement Options After Possession Order

Possession Enforcement

  • County Court Bailiffs: Standard enforcement with 4-12 weeks wait time
  • High Court Enforcement Officers: Faster execution within 7 days (requires Form N293A transfer)
  • Urgent Cases: Ideal for high-value arrears requiring immediate action

Money Judgment Enforcement

  • County Court Judgment (CCJ): Affects credit score for 6 years, motivates payment
  • Writ/Warrant of Control: Seize goods or arrange controlled goods agreements
  • Attachment of Earnings: Direct deductions from debtor's wages
  • Third-Party Debt Order: Freeze funds in debtor's bank accounts
Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Failing to promptly register CCJ, using wrong enforcement route, attempting collection from unsupported legal obligations, not using tracing services when tenant absconds, or ignoring HMO licensing requirements.

Rent Recovery Legal Support – Expert Services for Unpaid Rent & Complex Cases

Struggling to recover unpaid rent from tenants? Our specialist solicitors provide comprehensive legal support for rent recovery, possession proceedings, and complex landlord situations involving informal agreements, lodgers, squatters, and HMO disputes across England and Wales.

£1300
+ VAT + Disbursements

Additional disbursements may apply.

Debt recovery
Possession claims
Dispute resolution
HMO specialists

Beyond Standard Notices: Recovering possession and unpaid rent often starts with standard notices, but many landlords face complex cases involving informal agreements, lodgers, squatters, HMOs, and disputed arrears. We professionally draft and serve all types of legal notices while providing comprehensive advice for challenging rent recovery situations that require specialist legal intervention.

Buy Now

Ready to Recover Your Arrears?

Our specialist team ensures lawful, efficient, and streamlined outcomes from start to final enforcement across England & Wales.

Call Eviction Lawyers Team Email Eviction Experts Fill out Contact Form

Have Questions or Need Legal Help?

If you need personalised advice or support with an eviction case, our specialist solicitors are here to help. Contact us for a free consultation and fixed-fee service options.

Personal Information

Your Message

Success! Your message has been sent successfully.
Error! There was a problem sending your message. Please try again.
Your information is secure and confidential

Frequently Asked Questions

You can instruct bailiffs, High Court officers or apply for court enforcement like Attachment of Earnings.
Whether through bailiffs, HCEO or court orders, we assess your tenant's financial profile and advise the quickest and most effective enforcement method based on their circumstances and your priorities.

Yes — if you trace them and enforce the judgment using appropriate legal tools.
We partner with trace agents and enforcement specialists to recover rents from absconded tenants or co-debtors, using advanced debtor location techniques and cross-jurisdictional enforcement.

Only if you have documentary evidence of liability or a legally valid agreement.
We assess your records to build a claim, advising on notices and possible court procedures for recovery. Documentary evidence such as bank statements, texts, and shared bills are crucial for establishing liability.

High Court enforcement is faster and more effective—but costs more.
We evaluate the cost-benefit for your specific case, helping you choose the most efficient enforcement route. High Court officers typically execute within 7 days versus 4-12 weeks for County Court bailiffs.