Eviction Notice
What To Do Right Now (And How To Stop It)
If you have received an eviction notice following mortgage repossession proceedings, it will normally give the date and time when the court bailiff is due to attend your home.
Receiving an eviction date does not necessarily mean it is too late to act. You may be able to ask the court to suspend the warrant for possession, but the court will decide whether the eviction should be delayed or stopped.
HMS can assess your circumstances, help prepare an urgent N244 application where appropriate and help you prepare for the court hearing.
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What Does an Eviction Notice Mean?
An eviction notice following mortgage repossession proceedings confirms the date and time when the court bailiff is due to attend your property.
It normally means that a possession order has already been made and your lender has taken further steps to enforce it.
Receiving an eviction date does not automatically mean that nothing can be done. You may be able to apply to the court to suspend the warrant for possession, but the court will decide whether the eviction should be stopped or delayed.
If you already have an eviction date, it is important to act quickly so there is time to assess your circumstances and prepare any application that may be required.
What Should You Do After Receiving an Eviction Notice?
If Your Eviction Is Today or Within 48 Hours
You need to act urgently.
An N244 application may be required to ask the court to suspend the eviction and arrange an emergency hearing.
HMS can assess your circumstances, help prepare the application and make sure the information needed for the hearing is ready.
If Your Eviction Is Within 7 Days
There may still be time to prepare an application before the eviction date.
This can include reviewing your financial position, considering what payments you can realistically afford and preparing the information needed to support an N244 application.
If Your Eviction Is More Than 7 Days Away
Having more time may allow your circumstances to be reviewed before further action is taken.
Depending on your situation, this may include contacting your lender, reviewing the mortgage arrears and preparing documents that may be needed if a court application becomes necessary.
Do not assume that having more time means the eviction can be ignored.
Can You Stop an Eviction Notice in the UK?
Yes, an eviction may still be stopped or suspended after an eviction notice has been issued.
You can apply to the court to ask for the warrant of possession to be suspended. The court will consider your circumstances, the history of the case and what you are asking it to do before making a decision.
The outcome is not automatic. The court may suspend or delay the eviction, impose conditions or allow the eviction to proceed.
HMS can assess your circumstances and help prepare an N244 application where court action is appropriate.
How Can an N244 Application Help Stop an Eviction?
An N244 application can be used to ask the court to suspend a warrant for possession and consider whether an eviction should be stopped or delayed.
Where the matter is urgent, the application can also be used to request an emergency court hearing.
The application should clearly explain what you are asking the court to do and provide the information relevant to your circumstances, including your current financial position where appropriate.
The judge will consider the application and decide whether the eviction should be suspended, whether conditions should be imposed or whether it should be allowed to proceed.
HMS can help prepare the N244 application and the information needed for the hearing. Read more about the N244 application process.
What Happens If You Do Nothing?
If no action is taken and the eviction is not suspended or otherwise resolved, the court bailiff may attend on the date shown on the eviction notice to enforce the warrant for possession.
This can result in you having to leave the property and the lender taking possession of the home.
If you want the court to consider stopping or delaying the eviction, you normally need to make an application before the eviction takes place.
HMS can assess your circumstances and help prepare an urgent N244 application where appropriate.
How HMS Can Help After an Eviction Notice
HMS can assess your situation quickly by reviewing your eviction notice, mortgage arrears and current financial position.
Where appropriate, we can help you understand whether there may still be an opportunity to resolve matters with your lender before the eviction takes place.
If court action is required, HMS can help prepare an N244 application, organise the information needed to support the application and help you prepare for the hearing.
Where necessary, we can also help arrange solicitor representation and support you through the court process.
The aim is to give the court a clear picture of your circumstances and what you are asking it to do.
What Should You Avoid After Receiving an Eviction Notice?
Do not ignore the eviction notice or assume the lender or court will automatically give you more time.
If an N244 application is required, avoid leaving it until the last possible moment or submitting incomplete information.
Any repayment proposal should also be realistic and based on what you can afford to maintain.
Acting early gives you more time to assess your position, prepare the necessary information and decide what action may be appropriate.
What a Strong Case Looks Like
To stop eviction, your case should show:
- A clear reason why arrears occurred
- Evidence your situation has improved (or will improve)
- A realistic and sustainable repayment plan
- A structured legal argument
This is what a judge needs to justify stopping eviction.
Realistically – Can You Stay in Your Home?
Yes, if:
- You act quickly
- Your case is properly prepared
- You can demonstrate affordability
We regularly help homeowners stop eviction, even when:
- Bailiffs are already booked
- Previous agreements have been broken
- The situation feels “too late”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an eviction notice?
An eviction notice following mortgage repossession proceedings tells you when the court bailiff is due to attend your property to enforce a warrant for possession.
Can I stop an eviction after receiving the notice?
You may still be able to ask the court to suspend the eviction. This will normally require an application to the court, and the court will decide whether the eviction should be stopped or delayed.
How much notice do you get before an eviction?
You will normally receive notice of the date and time when the bailiff is due to attend. If you have received an eviction date, you should act as quickly as possible rather than waiting until the final day.
Can an N244 application stop an eviction?
An N244 application can be used to ask the court to suspend a warrant for possession and consider whether the eviction should be stopped or delayed. The application does not automatically stop the eviction; the court will make the decision.
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