15/09/2026
Four grounds every landlord needs to understand now. 🔑 Get guidance
Section 8 is the only route to possession now.
Here are the grounds that matter most. Since May, all possession claims use Section 8 with the new Form 3A.
The key grounds landlords are using:
>Selling (Ground 1A): four months' notice, not available in the first 12 months
>Moving in or family use (Ground 1): same restrictions
>Serious rent arrears (Ground 8): three months' unpaid rent, but tenants can clear it before the hearing
>Student lets (Ground 4A): a new ground for properties let to full-time students
Wrong ground, wrong form, or wrong notice period can invalidate the entire claim. Have questions about your own situation? jdm Lettings can explain what applies to your property.
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