Articles tagged “possession-grounds”

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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.

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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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Dealing With Antisocial Behaviour: The Tenant Eviction Process for Landlords

How to evict a tenant for antisocial behaviour in England, covering Ground 14 and Ground 7A, the no-notice rule and 14-day wait, what the court weighs, and building the evidence.

7 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

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Section 8 Ground 1: How to Regain Your Property When You Need to Move In

How to use Ground 1 under the Renters' Rights Act to recover your rental property for yourself or a close family member, covering who qualifies, the one-year rule, four months' notice and the 12-month letting ban.

7 min read