Interim Possession Order(IPO)

Interim Possession Order (IPO) is a form of court action in the United Kingdom which allows a landlord to regain possession of a property from a tenant, when the tenant has either failed to pay rent or is in breach of their tenancy agreement. This court order is used as a temporary measure if the landlord wishes to evict the tenant, but the eviction process has not yet been completed.

The purpose of an IPO is to provide landlords with a swift and effective remedy against tenants who are not fulfilling their obligations. This can be beneficial if the tenant is causing damage to the property, or has become a nuisance to other tenants or neighbours. The scope of the IPO covers only the period of time during which the tenant is not complying with the tenancy agreement and is not intended to permanently evict the tenant. Instead, it allows the landlord to regain control of the property until the eviction process is completed.