- ✓ 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.