What situation sounds closest to your property?
Tenant owes rent
The tenant has missed payments or arrears are building.
Best for landlords dealing with unpaid rent, partial payments, or growing arrears.
Breach of tenancy
The tenant may have broken the terms of the agreement.
Covers pets, alterations, business use, refusing terms, or other tenancy breaches.
I need to sell
You may need possession because you plan to sell.
Useful for mortgage pressure, retirement, divorce, probate, tax changes or portfolio restructuring.
Major repairs/redevelopment
The property may need works that cannot be done with the tenant there.
Covers major repairs, structural works, fire safety works, demolition or redevelopment.
Rent is always late
The tenant pays eventually, but not reliably or on time.
Best for landlords constantly chasing rent even when arrears are not yet severe.
Property damage
The property has been damaged beyond normal wear and tear.
Covers broken fixtures, damaged rooms, holes in walls, garden neglect, or damage caused by visitors.
Tenant refusing access
You need access for checks, repairs or inspections.
Important for gas safety, EICR, repairs, damp checks, inspections or fire safety work.
I/family need to move in
You may need the property for yourself or close family.
Useful if personal circumstances have changed and the property may be needed as a home.
Suspected subletting
The tenant may be renting out part or all of the property.
This could involve room lets, short lets, Airbnb-style use or the tenant no longer living there.
I’m not sure yet
You want to prepare in case possession is needed later.
Best if you are checking whether your paperwork, evidence and compliance records are strong enough.
Selected scenario
Choose a situation above to see what this could mean and how to prepare.
What to prepare:
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• CMP will show the key preparation steps here
Evidence to organise:
• Relevant documents
• Messages and communication
• Photos, reports or records
Important: This tool helps organise information and evidence. It does not replace legal advice.