Eviction warrants and writs

Procedure for eviction by county court bailiffs or High Court enforcement officers, and the actions tenants can take after eviction.

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County Court possession warrants
The process of using a warrant of possession to enforce a possession order, notice of eviction, and suspension of warrants.
Applications to suspend a warrant of possession
How a tenant can apply to suspend a county court warrant of possession using form n244.
High Court possession writs
Enforcement procedure in the High Court, duty to deliver notices, and suspension of writ of possession or writ of control.
Tenants legal remedies after eviction
Actions that can be taken after eviction, including applications to set aside executed warrants in cases of oppression and appeals.
Eviction of a tenant with no right to rent
A person with no right to rent is disqualified from renting and is not allowed to continue to occupy the home they rent.