Rough Sleeper Removal.
When it comes to rough sleeper evictions, commercial property owners need a clear, lawful way to address rough sleepers trespassing on private premises.
We recognise that homelessness and rough sleeping are complex social issues affecting vulnerable individuals. However, unauthorised encampments on private property can create significant legal, safety and financial challenges for landowners.
At Strikes Property Services Group, our experienced team will move rough sleepers on with empathy and humanity whilst following the letter of the law.
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Our service includes:
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Assess risks on site
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Consult on appropriate removal route
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Serve required notices
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Coordinate enforcement
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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 Rough Sleeper Removal
process.
1. Initial Instruction & Site Attendance
You instruct us and a member of our team attends the site to begin the assessment.
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2. Site Inspection & Risk Assessment
We confirm the presence of trespassers and assess key factors such as numbers, vulnerabilities, risks, and likely resistance.
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3. Route Selection & Next-Step Advice
We help you choose the most appropriate route for removal based on what we find on site.
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4. Notices, Communication & Record Keeping
We serve the required notices and keep detailed records of communications, documents, and actions taken.
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5. Enforcement & Post-Removal Actions
We coordinate removal in line with the selected route, liaise with relevant authorities where appropriate, and report outcomes with options to help prevent re-entry.
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How long does it take to obtain a Possession Order against rough sleepers?
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The timeframe for obtaining a Possession Order depends on the specific circumstances and the court procedure used.
Standard possession claims under CPR Part 55 typically take between 4 to 8 weeks from issuing proceedings to obtaining an order. In urgent cases where there is significant risk to property or public safety, accelerated procedures or interim possession orders may be available, potentially reducing this timeframe to 2 to 3 weeks.
However, you must first allow reasonable time for serving notice on the occupants.
Working with experienced legal professionals such as the team at Strikes Property Services Group can help expedite the process whilst ensuring full compliance with procedural requirements.
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 rough sleeper removals & evictions, with a fully legal approach at the core of our service. This means we move rough sleepers on through legal routes. We also provide an empathetic service, and do what we can to liaise with social services, homeless charities and the police where appropriate.
