Removal of Unlawful Occupiers

What else you might like to know about Removal of Unlawful Occupiers

If your business owns a property that is being occupied unlawfully and direct contact has not resolved the matter, seeking the help of a legal service provider should be your next step. Here is some basic guidance to inform your choice of legal expert. 

Can I remove unlawful occupiers?

If there are unlawful occupiers taking up residence in your property then it is often possible to remove them with legal assistance. The action you take to remove unlawful occupiers will depend upon whether you know the occupants and if they have damaged the property. 

What are the procedures required to remove unlawful occupiers?

If you are seeking to remove unlawful occupiers that have not previously been residents but have not caused any damage, there is a specific process that needs to be followed. The first step is to obtain an Interim Possession Order (IPO). A legal service provider will advise on the steps relating to gaining such an order and subsequent steps. 

How can a legal expert help?

A legal expert will help you to understand the legal procedures involved in removing unlawful occupiers from your property as well as providing guidance and necessary information. They will also act on your behalf to create necessary documents and provide representation should a matter need to be taken to court. 

How should I choose a legal service provider?

There are a number of factors you may wish to consider when selecting a legal service provider to help you with the removal of unlawful occupiers. The reputation, location and cost of a firm may be of particular importance, but it is also worth considering details such as the size of a legal business or the opening hours that are available to you.

Answer a few short questions now and start comparing legal service providers based on the criteria most important to you.

What pricing structure can I expect?

A legal service provider will typically charge a fixed fee with capped hours or on an hourly rate basis for matters relating to the removal of unlawful occupiers.