- ✓ Prerequisites & notice content review
- ✓ Timing & service method guidance
- ✓ Grounds & evidence sanity-check (S8)
- ✓ Fix list + next-step options
Catch problems before a judge does
Courts knock out possession on technicalities. We focus on the issues that most commonly get notices thrown out so you don’t lose weeks—or costs.
You’ll get a concise pass/fail summary with reasons, plus practical remedies and templates where a re-serve is needed.
What we check
A practical, court-aware review for England & Wales.
📑 Prerequisites & compliance
Deposit protection & information, licensing position, required documents served (e.g., gas safety, EPC, How to Rent where applicable).
🕒 Timing & notice periods
Correct period for your ground/route and tenancy status; expiry date maths double-checked.
✉️ Service method
Address for service, permitted methods, proof tips, and re-serve strategy if needed.
⚖️ Section 8 grounds & evidence
Ground selection, arrears schedules, breach logs, photos, witness notes and proportionality points.
🧾 Notice content & forms
Form usage, names/addresses, dates, sums, and required wording checks.
🔁 Re-serve & remedy options
If something’s off, we outline the cleanest fix with templates/options.
Outcomes you’ll get
Clear pass/fail summary
Know exactly where you stand before you act.
Fix plan & templates
Remedy steps so you can re-serve with confidence.
Stronger court position
Reduce avoidable technical defences and delays.
Review process
Technical checks
Prerequisites, timing, content and service reviewed.
Report & fixes
Pass/fail, reasons, and remedy steps/templates.
Re-serve & progress
Ready to re-serve or escalate with confidence.
S8 or S21? We guide the right route
We’ll sanity-check whether Section 8 (with the right grounds) or Section 21 is the best path for your outcome and risk profile, and outline trade-offs.
Need help implementing? Pair this with our Legal Letter Drafting, Eviction Handling Guidance or Court Bundle & Representation.
- Grounds choice & evidence review (S8)
- Prerequisite & content checks (S21/S8)
- Service method & proof tips
- Clean handoff to solicitors if needed
Court-aware notices
Drafted & served to hold up when challenged.
What’s included
Technical review
Prerequisites, timing, content and service checks.
Dates & sums QA
Expiry date maths, arrears schedules (S8), names/addresses.
Fix plan
Remedies, re-serve options and template wording.
Next-step guide
Which route to take and when to escalate.
Typical risk points we flag
- • Deposit protection & prescribed information issues
- • Licensing status (e.g., HMO/selective) at the address
- • Statutory documents expected as served (e.g., gas safety, EPC, How to Rent where applicable)
- • Wrong notice period or mis-calculated expiry dates
- • Incorrect names, addresses or tenancy status
- • Service method that’s not supported by evidence
- • S8 grounds selection or evidence gaps
- • Form/version or wording inconsistencies
Note: Requirements evolve; your report focuses on current best practice and what courts commonly look for.
Docs & details we’ll ask for
- Tenancy — AST, start date, fixed/periodic status, rent
- Deposit — amount, scheme, PI proof and dates
- Statutory docs — gas safety, EPC, How to Rent (served copies/dates)
- Licensing — HMO/selective licence or exemption
- Notice draft — your S8/S21 with proof of service (if already served)
- Grounds/evidence — arrears schedule, breach logs, photos
- Parties — names/addresses incl. any agent for service
- Timeline — key dates and communications
FAQ
Does this guarantee possession?
Will you draft the notice if mine is wrong?
Is this for England & Wales only?
How fast is the turnaround?
Can you represent me in court?
Have us check your notice today
Fix issues now—before they cost you weeks later.
The Landlord Association (TLA)