Home » Enforcement Services » Residential Debt Recovery

Residential Debt Recovery.

When tenants fall into arrears, many landlords look to professional debt recovery services to reclaim unpaid rent as quickly as possible.

The impact of tenant arrears is real: disrupted cash flow, lost income, and the strain of dealing with ongoing unpaid rent. With each passing day, your financial pressure increases, making it crucial to take swift action to protect your interests.

At Strikes Property Services Group, we help landlords recover what they’re owed without unnecessary delays.

Our service includes:

  • Pre-litigation advice
  • Pre-action letters
  • Arranging payment plans & collecting money

Tenant or debtor in arears?

Strikes Property Services Group is trusted by landlords, lettings agents and property managers to recover debt owed them on residential properties.

Get in touch

We Work With.

  • Commercial landlords
  • Property managers and owners
  • Landowners
  • Lettings agents
  • Legal companies and solicitors

Strikes Residential Debt Recovery Process.

1. Initial Review & Instruction:

We assess the debt, confirm details, and review documentation to determine the best course of action.

2. Pre-Action Letter Before Action:

A formal letter is issued to the debtor, outlining the debt and the intention to pursue legal action if unresolved.

3. Negotiation & Mediation:

We engage with the debtor to encourage payment and explore settlement options that avoid formal legal proceedings.

4. Issuing Legal Claims:

If payment is not made, we begin the legal process by issuing a County Court claim or Section 8 eviction notice.

5. Securing County Court Judgment (CCJ):

We secure a judgment against the debtor through the County Court to formalise the debt and pave the way for enforcement.

About Strikes Property Services Group.

Strikes Property Services Group is one of the UK’s leading property dispute resolution agencies.
Our team is specialised in landlord debt recovery, with a core focus on recovering debt as fast as possible. Our team helps you recover debt quickly and prevents further lost income with a swift and legal approach. As a fully legal service provider, we ensure compliance with all necessary legal requirements, giving you peace of mind throughout the process.

Our Residential Debt Recovery service includes.

  • Pre-litigation advice
  • Pre-Action Letters Before Action
  • Arranging payment plans & collecting money
  • Negotiation and mediation with debtors
  • Issuing legal claims (County Court, CCJ, Section 8 eviction)*
  • Securing County Court Judgments (CCJs)*
  • Court proceedings management*
  • Enforcement of judgments and debt recovery*

*Services marked with an asterisk may not be included as part of the core service, and charged on a case-by-case basis.

Contact us for our current services fees

Ready to instruct Strikes?

Get in touch

Need another service?

Need to recover debt on a commercial property?
Commercial Debt Recovery
Need to serve a Section 8 Notice for eviction
Section 8 Notice

FAQs

Working with a reputable debt recovery partner is the fastest way to recover what is legally owed, without unnecessary delays or complications. The process typically involves clear communication with the debtor, negotiation if appropriate, and, if required, escalation to formal legal proceedings. The established legal frameworks and compliance standards must be followed to ensure faster payment resolution.

Professional debt recovery companies such as Strikes Property Services Group provide expertise in navigating the complex rules and regulations, minimising risk and achieving timely resolution. Whether through amicable settlement or court enforcement, the goal is to return monies or property legally and as quickly as possible.

With residential debt recovery we recover outstanding residential rent arrears and service charges (where applicable). This service is often used in the early stages of arrears prior to potentially issueing a section 8 ground 8 notice for the arrears.

In short no. In most cases our intervention can lead to the recovery of monies without the need for court action. However, a County Court Judgment (CCJ) or eviction through the section 8 ground 8 proceedure is also one of the tools available.

Once you instruct us, we must issue your tenant a Pre-Action Protocol Debt Notice Demand for payment (often when the tenant first falls into arrears of 1-2 months). This notice, along with the required forms, outlines the arrears, your position, and the likely action taken if payment is not forthcoming.

We act promptly. Once instructed and all legal prerequisites are met, our enforcement agents can begin action, often within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the case.

If a tenant refuses to pay, we can escalate the matter through further legal channels, including enforcement via High Court Writs (once we have obtained a CCJ) or applying for an Attachment of Earnings Order, Charging Order, or Third Party Debt Order, depending on the circumstances. However, the majority of clients will instruct us to issue a section 8 ground 8 notice for eviction. As a non paying tenant is a drain on your resources and asset.

Absolutely. All our residential debt recovery actions are fully compliant with UK legislation, including Pre-Action Protocol and when needed the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 and relevant housing laws. Our team includes certificated enforcement agents and legal professionals who ensure ethical and lawful recovery.

We operate our debt recovery services across England and Wales, including major cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Liverpool.

We offer transparent, fixed-fee pricing and tailored packages to suit landlords, letting agents, and property managers. Some services are payable upfront, while others are invoiced with flexible terms. Contact us for a personalised quote.

Why choose Strikes.

Rapid
Response

Always free advice

Legal & ethical approach

In-house Authorised HCEO

Guided at
every step

Subscribe to our Newsletter.

Trusted When It Matters Most.

Proud members of.