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Trespassers (unauthorised occupants) – What if the occupier does not meet the above criteria and has permission from the contract holder to remain?

Where a contract holder has granted permission for occupants to stay in their home, when they have no intention to return themselves, a Notice to Quit should be served giving them 4 weeks to vacate. If the named contract holder has completed a withdrawal notice to end their contract, but not provided vacant possession, then an RHW23, Part D should be issued. If they are still the contract holder, but using the property as their only principal home, then abandonment process should be followed. If the occupants remain after the 4-week period, a Warrant for Possession should be applied for with the courts.

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