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Section 8 - Grounds for Possession Landlords will have to rely on a set of expanded Section 8 grounds to evict tenants. These grounds are split into two types; Mandatory and Discretionary. If a Mandatory ground is proven in court, possession MUST be awarded to the landlord. However, even if a Discretionary ground is proven, a judge still has the authority to not award possession based upon the details of the specific case.
MANDATORY Ground 1 - If the landlord or a family member wishes to move into the property. Only after the tenancy has exceeded 12 months. 4 months Ground 1A - If the landlord wishes to sell the property, this can only be done after the tenancy has exceeded 12 months. 4 months Notice Periods in Green
DISCRETIONARY Ground 9 - If a landlord has provided accommodation that is like-for-like for the current tenancy. 2 months Ground 10 - If the tenant is in any amount of rent arrears. 4 weeks Ground 11 - If the tenant is constantly late in paying rent. 4 weeks Ground 12 - If the tenant has breached the tenancy agreement, excluding rent payments. 2 weeks
Ground 2 - Mortgage provider wishes to repossess the property. 4 months
Ground 2ZA - 2ZD - If the leasehold has ended and the landlord does not own the freehold. (4 Separate grounds). 4 months Ground 4 - In the 12 months prior to the start of the tenancy, the property was let to students. Can only be used by specified educational establishments. 2 weeks Ground 4A - A HMO is let to full-time students and is required for a new group of students in line with the academic year. Cannot be used if the tenancy was agreed more than 6 months in advance of the tenancy starting (i.e. the tenant moving in). 4 months Ground 5 - The property is held for use by a minister of religion to perform the duties of their office and is required for occupation by a minister of religion. 2 months Ground 6 - If a landlord wishes to demolish or redevelop the rented property to the extent that the tenant cannot live there. Conditions apply. 4 months Ground 6A - The tenant has been provided with alternative accommodation by a relevant social landlord while redevelopment affecting the tenant’s original home is carried out. 4 months
Ground 13 - If the tenant has deteriorated or neglected the landlord's property. 4 weeks
Ground 14 - If the tenant is a nuisance or annoyance to neighbours, or using the property for illegal or immoral activity. Immediate - no notice Ground 14A - Social landlords can evict a domestic violence perpetrator if the victim has fled. 2 weeks Ground 14ZA (New) - If the tenant or adult at the property has been convicted of an indictable offence during a UK riot. 2 weeks Ground 15 - If the tenant has allowed deterioration to furniture provided by the landlord. 2 weeks Ground 17 - If the tenant was given the tenancy with a "false statement". 2 weeks Ground 18 (New) - The tenancy is for supported accommodation, and the tenant refuses to engage in support. 4 weeks
Ground 6B - The landlord is subject to enforcement action and needs to regain possession to become compliant. 4 months
Ground 7 - If a tenant has passed away, but this cannot be used if a surviving spouse is living in the property. 2 months
Ground 7A - If the tenant has committed "serious antisocial behaviour". Immediate - no notice
Ground 7B - If any of the tenants has no Right to Rent. 2 weeks
Ground 8 - If the tenant is at least 3 months in arrears (or 13 weeks if rent is paid weekly or fortnightly). 4 weeks
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