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I’ve received an order for possession

What can I do?

If your landlord has been granted a possession order of your property by the court, you should seek advice immediately.
Contact our Housing Needs Team using the contact details on the right hand side of this page, even if you haven’t received the possession order from the court in writing yet.
Even if your landlord has been given an order, it may be possible to delay the eviction until you have found somewhere else to live.
We can advise you about this and give you information about other housing options.

What will I need to bring with me?

If you come in for an appointment with an officer, you will need to bring with you any rent statements or letters from your landlord, a copy of the possession order if you have it and the court papers which were sent to you before the hearing, called the particulars of claim.

What happens after the court hearing?

The court will tell you at the hearing what date the possession order will expire and how long you can stay in the property. You should receive a letter from the court confirming this date.

What happens if I do not leave when the order has expired?

If you do not leave when the order has expired, your landlord can ask the court bailiffs to physically remove you from the accommodation.

I’ve received a court order for the bailiffs to take possession. What should I do?

Where else can I go for advice?
You could also contact the following:
For further information visit the following sites:
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Related Websites

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Related Tasks

Contact Housing Needs Service