Possession figures show that landlords don’t hold all the cards
Summary
Latest government data analysed by LegalforLandlords shows 28,610 landlord possession claims were issued across England and Wales over the last four quarters. London recorded the highest number of claims by a wide margin, while the article argues that strong rental demand does not prevent tenancy breakdowns or the need for court action.
Why it matters
Possession activity is a useful indicator of pressure in the private rented sector and can affect workload for surveyors involved in rental, valuation and due diligence work. It also signals ongoing legal and operational risk around tenancy management in a constrained housing market.
Key points
- 28,610 landlord possession claims were issued in England and Wales over the last year.
- London accounted for 10,186 claims, the highest regional total by far.
- The South East, North West and West Midlands were among the other higher-volume regions.
- The article links possession claims to rent arrears, tenancy breaches, antisocial behaviour and end-of-tenancy recovery.
- The process of regaining possession is described as lengthy, costly and heavily regulated.
Organisations:
LegalforLandlords
Locations:
England, Wales, London, South East, North West, West Midlands, East of England, East Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, South West, North East
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