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If you are a landlord with a property in Manchester or the surrounding area and need to regain possession from a tenant, our specialist tenant eviction solicitors can guide you through the process.
Whether you are dealing with rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, a breach of tenancy, or need possession for another legally recognised reason, it is important to follow the correct procedure.
Section 21 'no fault' evictions were abolished for private landlords under the current English regime from 1 May 2026. Landlords now generally need to establish an applicable ground for possession and follow the Section 8 procedure.
Our residential landlord solicitors advise landlords across Manchester and Greater Manchester and offer fixed-fee services for stages of the eviction process.
Call us on 0161 696 6170 to discuss regaining possession of your property.
A landlord may be able to seek possession where there is an applicable ground for possession, including circumstances involving:
The appropriate notice period depends on the ground being relied upon.
The process will depend on your circumstances but will generally involve:
For private assured tenancies under the current regime, landlords generally use a Section 8 notice on Form 3A.
Our solicitors can manage the process on your behalf, from preparing the notice through to possession proceedings, court representation and enforcement.
Section 21 was abolished for the relevant private rented sector in England from 1 May 2026. Landlords now generally need to rely on a legally recognised ground for possession and use the Section 8 procedure.
Different rules may apply to certain transitional cases where a Section 8 or Section 21 notice was served before 1 May 2026.
Our specialist landlord solicitors can assist with:
We can also review a notice which you or your letting agent has already served and advise on the appropriate next steps.
We offer fixed-fee packages for stages of the tenant eviction process, giving landlords clarity over the legal costs involved.
To advise you, we may need relevant documents including your tenancy agreement, any notices already served, a rent statement where applicable, and relevant tenancy and deposit documentation.
If you need to evict a tenant from a property in Manchester or Greater Manchester, our specialist residential landlord solicitors can advise on the appropriate route and handle the process on your behalf.
Call 0161 696 6170 or complete our online enquiry form.
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