Possession Order

GOV.UK guidance on evicting tenants confirms the two main forms of possession order. An outright order for possession means the tenant 'must leave your property before the date given in the order,' with the date depending on the ground relied on and the tenant's circumstances. A suspended order lets the tenant stay if they meet conditions: 'This means your tenant can stay in your property if they:' 'make the payments stated in the order' and obey other conditions. If those conditions are broken, the landlord 'can ask the court for a' warrant for possession.

Possession orders are typically sought through a standard possession claim — usable online where the landlord wants their property back 'because your tenant owes you rent' — or, where strict conditions are met, an accelerated possession order, under which a judge will usually 'issue a possession order that states your tenant must leave the property (this is normally the case)' without a hearing. If the tenant still does not leave, the landlord must return to court for a warrant, since 'This will allow the court bailiffs to evict your tenant' — the landlord cannot lawfully remove the tenant themselves.