A Bill to set maximum time limits within which a bailiff’s warrant of possession appointment date must be granted; to make provision for alternative methods of executing warrants of possession; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
17 March 2026
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The Bailiffs (Warrants of Possession) Bill would set a maximum time limit for arranging a bailiff's appointment after a warrant of possession is issued. It would also allow alternative methods for carrying out possession warrants. The aim is to reduce delays in eviction cases and clarify enforcement options for households and landlords.
The bill has completed its first reading and is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it would move to committee stage and then to the Lords for consideration.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 October 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
