Rent stopped coming.
Know exactly what to do —
and when — every step.
A 7-stage legal action plan for UK landlords — from the first missed payment through to Section 8 notice, court proceedings, and enforcement.
Take control the moment rent stops arriving
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Preview — what you'll get
What's at stake if you get this wrong
Section 21 abolished on 1 May 2026 — all possession claims must now use Section 8
Minimum notice period for Ground 8 under the Renters Rights Act 2026
Possession claim outcome when Section 8 notice cites wrong grounds or incorrect notice period
Additional rent lost while restarting proceedings from scratch after a failed or defective claim
Rent arrears cases are fact-specific. This plan keeps you on the right legal path — always seek qualified advice before serving notice.
How it works
Three steps — from first missed payment to paper trail
Open on day one
Stage 1 starts the moment rent doesn't arrive. Each stage tells you what to do and what to send — in the right legal order, before you miss a deadline.
Tick off each action
Work through the checklist in each stage. Your progress saves automatically so you can pick it up on any device without losing your place.
Download your paper trail
Export a complete PDF showing your completed stages and actions — everything documented if it ever goes to court.
What's included
7 stages. Every legal step in order.
22 checklist items across 7 stages — covering everything from the first friendly nudge to possession and enforcement.
Day 1–3
3First Missed Payment
Initial bank check, friendly nudge, and logging the missed payment in writing.
Day 4–7
3First Formal Contact
Formal "Rent Overdue" letter, documented phone call, and Universal Credit status check.
Day 8–14
3Notice of Arrears
Issue Notice of Rent Arrears, offer a written repayment plan, and review rent guarantee insurance.
Week 3–4
3Arrears Escalating
Section 8 threshold check, council housing contact, and instructing a solicitor.
Week 5–8
4Serving Section 8
Correct grounds (8, 10, 11), notice periods under the Renters Rights Act 2026, and valid service.
Court
3Possession Proceedings
Application forms, evidence bundle, hearing preparation, and the post-Act court process.
Enforcement
3After the Order
Possession order, bailiff or HCEO instruction, and County Court Judgment for arrears.
Why landlords use this
Stop guessing what to do next when rent stops coming
- Covers every legal step from day 1 through to possession and enforcement
- Updated for the Renters Rights Act 2026 — Section 21 abolished, Section 8 only
- Section 8 grounds clearly explained — Ground 8 (mandatory), 10 and 11 (discretionary)
- Correct notice periods and legally valid service methods for each stage
- Court evidence checklist — everything you need to bring to the hearing
- Progress saves automatically — nothing sent to a server
- Download a complete PDF paper trail for your records
Arrears are stressful. Your admin doesn't have to be.
Track rent received, log communications, and keep your compliance certificates all in one place — so if it ever goes legal, your paper trail is already built.
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