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Repossession Orders

Lords · Question HL16468 · Tabled 16 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 29 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Jamieson

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they expect a reduction in the average time it takes for a landlord to regain possession through the courts as a result of the Renters' Rights Act 2025; and if so, when.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Levitt, 29 Apr 2026

The Ministry of Justice publishes quarterly possession statistics which monitor the volume and timeliness of possession claims in the County Court. The Civil Procedure Rules state that possession hearings should be listed between 4 and 8 weeks of a claim ...