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Court Orders for Possession: The Process

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Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

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Court Orders for Possession

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In short: Possession claims start with a valid notice on a ground, then a court claim, hearing and order. If the tenant doesn't leave, enforcement officers carry out the eviction. Our full guide explains what happens after an order.

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