23/09/2026
Antisocial behaviour can be one of the most difficult situations for a landlord or letting agent to manage.
The important distinction is between discretionary and mandatory grounds for possession.
Ground 14, which can be used for nuisance and antisocial behaviour, remains discretionary. But where the circumstances meet the much more serious threshold required under Ground 7A, possession is mandatory if the ground is proven.
As Dawn explains in this reel, understanding which ground applies can make a significant difference when dealing with serious tenant behaviour.
Watch the reel to understand what these possession grounds could mean in practice.