Excluded Occupier Evictions.
When someone is refusing to leave your property but they don’t have the usual tenancy protections, the next step is often an excluded occupier eviction.
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This typically applies in situations such as:
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Lodger arrangements
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Temporary accommodation (e.g. hostels, short-term council or housing association placements)
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Holiday lets
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We understand how stressful this can be: out of pocket, dealing with disruption to your property, and trying to understand the law. Most landlords also want to avoid going to court if they can.
At Strikes Property Services Group, we help landlords and solicitors remove excluded occupiers legally and efficiently.
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Our service includes:
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Review of legalities
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Serve notices to quit
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Attendance for the eviction
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Further enforcement steps, if required
We work with.
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Commercial landlords
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Property managers and owners
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Landowners
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Lettings agents
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Legal companies and solicitors
Strikes Excluded Occupier Eviction Process.
1. Review the Legal Status
We start by reviewing the facts to confirm whether the person qualifies as an excluded occupier. This is crucial because the notice requirements and enforcement options differ depending on the occupier’s status and how they came to be in the property. Where needed, we’ll advise you on alternative routes if the occupier does not meet the excluded occupier criteria.
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2. Serve the Notice to Quit
Once the correct route is confirmed, we prepare and serve the appropriate Notice to Quit. This ensures you can take the next step without delays caused by incorrect notice or timing.
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3. Attend the Premises for a Peaceable Eviction
After notice has been served and the notice period has expired, we attend the property to carry out the eviction. Attendance must be peaceable, meaning the eviction is handled professionally and without unlawful force.
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4. Escalate to Court and High Court Enforcement
If the excluded occupier does not cooperate, we can escalate the matter by obtaining a Possession Order through the County Court. If the occupier still refuses to leave, we can then transfer enforcement to the High Court, obtain a Writ of Possession, and carry out the eviction through our in-house Authorised High Court Enforcement Officer (HCEO).
About
Strikes Property Services Group.
Strikes Property Services Group is one of the UK’s leading property dispute resolution agencies.
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Our team is specialised in excluded occupier evictions. In most cases, we can serve the correct Notice to Quit and remove the occupier without needing to go to court – helping you regain control of your property faster and with fewer costs.
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With over 20 years’ experience in property dispute resolution, we understand the legal rules around excluded occupiers and other situations where the occupier is outside an AST (Assured Shorthold Tenancy) or doesn’t have standard tenant protections. This commonly includes lodger arrangements with a resident landlord, certain temporary or emergency accommodation arrangements, and other short-stay or licence-based occupancies.
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We’ll identify the occupier’s status, confirm the correct notice requirements, and follow the right legal steps so you can take action with confidence.
