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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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Specialist landlord and tenant legal services — from eviction and possession to tenancy agreements and disputes.
Evictions & Possession
Section 8 notices, possession claims, defended proceedings, bailiff and High Court enforcement. Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026 — all possession now requires specific grounds.
Find out moreRent Arrears & Debt Recovery
Pre-action letters, money claims, County Court Judgments and enforcement options.
Find out moreTenancy Agreements
Drafting and reviewing tenancy agreements compliant with the Renters' Rights Act 2025, statutory compliance and deposit protection.
Find out moreLandlord & Tenant Disputes
Breach of tenancy, property condition allegations, access disputes and regulatory enforcement.
Find out moreServices for Letting Agents
Ongoing instruction relationships and repeat eviction work for letting agents. Volume-friendly, solicitor-led.
Find out moreManaged Lettings
Fully managed lettings with legal support built in — essential under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
Find out moreFixed Fees for Landlords
Transparent staged fixed fees — pre-notice documents from £240, Section 8 notices from £600, possession claims from £1,964.
Find out moreLandlord Solicitors — North Wales
Serving landlords in Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside, Denbighshire, Conwy and across North Wales.
Find out moreLandlord 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.
Find out moreTenancy Deposit Disputes
Deposit protection compliance, prescribed information, deposit deductions and ADR submissions. Defending penalty claims (1–3× deposit).
Find out morePeriodic Tenancies
Advice on periodic and rolling tenancy agreements. All new tenancies in England are now periodic under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 — fixed terms abolished.
Find out moreRent Increases & Section 13
Section 13 notice advice for landlords. Rent increases limited to once per year, 2 months' notice required. We advise on valid notices and Tribunal challenges.
Find out moreLandlord Responsibilities
Complete guide to landlord legal obligations — gas safety, EPC, deposit protection, right to rent checks, repairs and Renters' Rights Act 2025 compliance.
Find out moreTransparent 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 | Total |
|---|---|
| Pre-Notice Documents | £240 |
| Section 8 Notice | £600 |
| Possession Claim (Section 8) | £1,964 |
| Attendance at Hearing | £600 |
| Warrant of Possession | £628 |
All fees include VAT at 20%. Court fees payable to HMCTS. Fees correct as at April 2026.
Full fee breakdownWhy 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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Landlord Legal Advice
Specialist Landlord Solicitors — Free Initial Advice
PDA Law provides specialist landlord legal advice across Chester, Cheshire, North Wales and nationwide. Whether you need a landlord solicitor to handle a difficult eviction, draft a compliant tenancy agreement or advise on your legal obligations, our team has the expertise to help.
As specialist tenancy law solicitors, we act exclusively for landlords and letting agents — not tenants. That means our advice is always focused on protecting your investment and your legal position. We offer free initial advice on all landlord matters.
Unlike volume processors, every matter at PDA Law has senior solicitor oversight. You will always speak to a qualified lawyer for landlords — not a call handler or paralegal.
When Do You Need a Landlord Solicitor?
- Tenant has not paid rent for two or more months
- You need to serve a Section 8 notice correctly
- Tenant is causing antisocial behaviour or damage
- You want to regain possession to sell or move in
- Tenant is disputing a deposit deduction
- You need a compliant tenancy agreement drafted
- Tenant has made a disrepair or harassment allegation
- You are a letting agent needing ongoing legal support
Free Legal Advice for Landlords
We offer free legal advice for landlords on your initial enquiry. Tell us about your situation and we will give you a clear, honest assessment of your options and a fixed-fee estimate — with no obligation to proceed.
Get free landlord legal adviceEviction Process UK
Evicting a Tenant — The Process in 2025 and 2026
Section 21 Has Been Abolished
The Section 21 Form 6A — the no-fault eviction notice — was abolished on 1 May 2025 under the Renters' Rights Act. Landlords can no longer use Section 21 to regain possession. All possession claims must now be based on specific grounds under Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988.
If you have an old Section 21 Form 6A that was served before 1 May 2025, you may still be able to rely on it in limited circumstances. Speak to one of our landlord solicitors for advice on your specific situation.
The Section 8 Eviction Process
Evicting a renter under Section 8 involves serving a valid notice specifying the grounds relied upon, waiting the required notice period, then issuing a possession claim if the tenant does not leave. The eviction process in the UK typically takes 6–16 weeks depending on whether the claim is defended.
Related Guides
Plain English guides to help you understand your situation before speaking to a solicitor.
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.
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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