Court Proceedings - Ground 8, Rent Arrears

Ground 8 is the most commonly used ground where tenants have fallen into significant rent arrears. Our fixed fee for the Stage 2 possession proceedings under Ground 8 (rent arrears) is £XXXX including VAT. As part of this service, we will also include Grounds 10 and 11 where appropriate, at no additional charge, to strengthen the possession claim. This fixed fee “Complete Service” includes the following:

• Preparation and issuing of the possession claim in the County Court
• Preparation of the court documents and witness statement required for an undefended possession claim
• The court issue fee (£404)
• Legal representation at the court hearing*
• Value Added Tax

This service is designed to give landlords certainty over costs when pursuing possession based on rent arrears. *This fixed fee applies where the claim proceeds on an undefended basis. If the tenant files a defence or the matter becomes contested, further work and additional costs will be required and will be discussed with you before any such work is undertaken.

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