18/06/2026
The Renters’ Rights Act revised, expanded, and added to the Section 8 grounds. Broadly:
Mandatory grounds:
The judge has no discretion if the ground is proved. Includes serious rent arrears (Ground 8), landlord selling or moving back in (Ground 1A, subject to 12-month restriction from tenancy start), and student possession (Ground 4A).
Discretionary grounds:
The judge has discretion to decide whether possession is reasonable. Includes persistent rent arrears (Ground 11), breach of tenancy (Ground 12), and antisocial behaviour (Ground 14).
Notice periods vary by ground. Some are two weeks (serious arrears), some are four months (Ground 1A and 4A), most sit at two post months.
The proper source for the specific grounds and notice periods is https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vMx6H0 or the National Residential Landlords Association. Worth being familiar with which ground applies before serving any notice.
Dated property visit records and check-in inventories make any Section 8 case significantly easier to evidence. Get in contact to book