{"id":15074,"date":"2019-04-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clearway.vanillabeancreative.com\/news\/evicting-travellers-from-commercial-land-using-a-writ-of-possession\/"},"modified":"2025-05-02T14:02:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T14:02:30","slug":"evicting-travellers-from-commercial-land-using-a-writ-of-possession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearway.co.uk\/news\/evicting-travellers-from-commercial-land-using-a-writ-of-possession\/","title":{"rendered":"Evicting travellers from commercial land using a Writ of Possession"},"content":{"rendered":"

If attempts to remove travellers from your land using common law have been unsuccessful, then you will need to obtain a writ of possession.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although most travellers can be removed from private land under common law, there are some circumstances that may require help from the court.<\/p>\n

If the situation is complicated or there is a significant threat of violence, then the safest way to proceed is to obtain a writ of possession.<\/p>\n

What is a writ of possession?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A writ of possession is an order issued by the court after eviction proceedings are won. The order instructs trespassers to leave and the property to be recovered by enforcement officers on behalf of the owner.<\/p>\n

How to obtain a writ of possession<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can apply for a writ of possession through the county court or online.<\/p>\n

When applying for an order of possession against travellers, the order should be made against \u201cpersons unknown\u201d.<\/p>\n

The order will only be successful if the situation meets one or more of the following criteria:<\/p>\n