Articles tagged “ground-1a”

renters rights act

Section 8 Ground 1A Timeline: How Long It Really Takes to Get Vacant Possession to Sell

A stage-by-stage Ground 1A timeline for landlords selling up: four months' notice, the 12-month protected period, real Ministry of Justice court medians, and the re-letting trap that catches people out.

16 min read

renters rights act

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

renters rights act

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.

12 min read