If tenants don’t leave by the date set out in the notice, landlords can formally begin a ‘possession claim’ and take tenants to court.
If this happens, court papers will be sent, and the landlord will have the opportunity to list their reasons for possession and tenants their reasons for defending it.
The next step is a review of all the paperwork sent by both parties. If this is all in order, a formal possession hearing in court will be scheduled and a decision will usually be made on the same day.
If the court rules that tenants must leave, they’ll be given a minimum of 14 days to do so.