Articles tagged “eviction”

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What Happens After You Serve a Section 8 Notice: The Court Possession Process Explained

With Section 21 abolished, every possession case now runs through the courts. Here's the full Section 8 timeline — from notice expiry to bailiff warrant — with realistic costs and timeframes.

21 min read

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Section 8 Ground 1A: Selling Your Rental Property Under the Renters' Rights Act

Ground 1A is the new mandatory possession ground for landlords selling a tenanted property. Here's how the 12-month protected period, 4-month notice and 12-month re-let ban work in practice.

20 min read

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Section 8 Grounds for Possession Under the Renters' Rights Act: The Full List

With Section 21 abolished from 1 May 2026, Section 8 is the only route to possession. Every ground, its notice period, whether it is mandatory, and the traps that sink claims.

15 min read

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How to End a Tenancy After Section 21 Is Abolished

Section 21 no-fault evictions ended for private tenancies in England on 1 May 2026. Which Section 8 ground fits your situation, the notice it needs, and the procedure that keeps the claim alive.

7 min read