County Court bailiffs can take weeks or months to act. Using the High Court enforcement route to recover your property can be quicker and more effective, especially if:

  • Rent arrears are growing.
  • You’re facing financial hardship.
  • Tenants are causing damage or nuisance.

See our Transferring Up campaign page for more information on where delays are at their worst.

Our members can help you recover your house or land under an Order for Possession by evicting someone if they are occupying your property.

Instructing a High Court Enforcement Officer is easy.

Just choose the option that applies to you:

  1. I have a High Court Order for Possession
  2. I have a County Court Order for Possession
  3. I don’t have an Order for Possession.

Latest News

High Court Enforcement Officers Association welcomes new draft enforcement regulations

High Court Enforcement Officers Association welcomes new draft enforcement regulations

The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) welcomes the laying before parliament of new Taking Control of Goods (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026.  Read more
HCEOA welcomes publication of new ECB vulnerability standards

HCEOA welcomes publication of new ECB vulnerability standards

The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) has welcomed today’s publication of new Vulnerability Standards for the enforcement profession set out by the Enforcement Conduct Board... Read more
Enforcement Conduct Board and High Court Enforcement Officers Association sign agreement on complaints handling protocols

Enforcement Conduct Board and High Court Enforcement Officers Association sign agreement on complaints handling protocols

The Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB) and the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the working relationship between the two... Read more

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