Has Section 21 been abolished?

Yes. Section 21 no-fault eviction was abolished on 1 May 2025 under the Renters' Rights Act. All possession claims must now rely on specific grounds under Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988. We advise landlords on the mandatory and discretionary grounds available.

How quickly can you serve a Section 8 notice?

We can typically advise and prepare notices within 24–48 hours of receiving your instructions and the relevant tenancy documents. Correct service is critical — errors can invalidate the notice and delay possession.

How long does it take to evict a tenant?

Timescales vary. An undefended Section 8 claim based on mandatory rent arrears (Ground 8) typically takes 6–10 weeks from issue to order. Defended proceedings take longer. We will give you a realistic timeline at the outset.

Do you act for landlords in North Wales?

Yes. We act for landlords across Chester, Cheshire, North Wales and nationwide. Our Chester office is conveniently located for landlords in Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside, Denbighshire and across North Wales.

What if my tenant defends the possession claim?

We advise on the risk and likely cost before proceeding with defended proceedings. Senior solicitor oversight throughout — we will always give you a realistic assessment.

Can you help letting agents as well as individual landlords?

Yes. We work with letting agents on an ongoing instruction basis, providing repeat eviction and possession work. We are solicitor-led and not a volume processor.

How much does it cost to evict a tenant?

Our staged fixed fees are: pre-notice documents £240 (inc. VAT), Section 8 notice £600 (inc. VAT), Section 8 possession claim £1,964 (inc. VAT and court fee), warrant of possession £628 (inc. VAT and court fee).

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Q: Do you offer fixed fees for eviction work?

Yes. We offer staged fixed fees for eviction work — pre-notice documents from £240, Section 8 notices from £600, possession claims from £1,964. This gives you cost certainty at each stage.

Renters' Rights Act — Section 21 Abolished from 1 May 2025 · England Only

No-fault evictions have ended in England. All possession claims must now use Section 8 grounds. Read our landlord guide → · Welsh landlords — different rules apply →

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Whether you need to serve a notice, issue possession proceedings or enforce a court order — we handle the entire process. Errors in notices can invalidate the process and delay possession. We get it right from the start.

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How We Can Help You

Specialist landlord and tenant legal services — from eviction and possession to tenancy agreements and disputes.

High Demand

Evictions & Possession

Section 8 notices, possession claims, defended proceedings, bailiff and High Court enforcement. Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2025 — all possession now requires specific grounds.

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Rent Arrears & Debt Recovery

Pre-action letters, money claims, County Court Judgments and enforcement options.

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Tenancy Agreements

Drafting and reviewing tenancy agreements compliant with the Renters' Rights Act 2025, statutory compliance and deposit protection.

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Landlord & Tenant Disputes

Breach of tenancy, property condition allegations, access disputes and regulatory enforcement.

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Letting Agents

Services for Letting Agents

Ongoing instruction relationships and repeat eviction work for letting agents. Volume-friendly, solicitor-led.

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Managed Lettings

Fully managed lettings with legal support built in — essential under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

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Transparent Pricing

Fixed Fees for Landlords

Transparent staged fixed fees — pre-notice documents from £240, Section 8 notices from £600, possession claims from £1,964.

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North Wales

Landlord Solicitors — North Wales

Serving landlords in Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside, Denbighshire, Conwy and across North Wales.

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Welsh Law

Landlord Services — Wales

Welsh landlords are governed by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 — separate from England. Occupation contracts, Section 173 notices and Welsh possession procedures.

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Transparent Pricing

Fixed Fees for Landlords

Staged fixed fees so you know exactly where you stand at every step. You only commit to the next stage when you are ready. Court fees are paid directly to HMCTS and are shown separately.

Service	Our Fee	VAT	Court Fee	Total
Pre-Notice Documents	£200	£40	—	£240
Section 8 Notice	£500	£100	—	£600
Possession Claim (Section 8)	£1,300	£260	£404	£1,964
Attendance at Hearing	£500	£100	—	£600
Warrant of Possession	£400	£80	£148	£628

All fees include VAT at 20%. Court fees payable to HMCTS. Fees correct as at April 2026.

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Why PDA Law

Specialist Landlord Solicitors

30 Years' Solicitor Experience

Senior solicitor oversight on every matter — not passed to paralegals or junior staff.

Notices Served Correctly First Time

Errors in notices can invalidate the process and delay possession. We get it right from the start.

Staged Fixed-Fee Pricing

Cost certainty at each stage — notice, claim and enforcement priced separately from £240.

Fast Turnaround

Notices prepared within 24–48 hours of receiving your instructions and documents.

Letting Agents Welcome

We work with letting agents on an ongoing basis — volume-friendly, solicitor-led.

Chester, Cheshire & North Wales

Chester-based, acting for landlords and letting agents across Cheshire, North Wales and nationwide.

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Chester, Cheshire & North Wales Landlord Solicitors

Chester

Our home base — serving Chester landlords for over 30 years.

Cheshire

Acting for landlords across Cheshire East and West.

North Wales

Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside, Denbighshire and beyond.

Nationwide

We act for landlords across England and Wales.

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Common Questions

Related Guides

Plain English guides to help you understand your situation before speaking to a solicitor.

Free Guide10 min read

Landlord's Guide to Eviction Under the Renters' Rights Act

How eviction works now that Section 21 has been abolished, the new Section 8 grounds, and what landlords must do to comply.

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Free Guide8 min read

Renters' Rights Act — What Landlords Need to Know

A comprehensive guide to the Renters' Rights Act 2025 — what changes, when, and how to prepare.

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