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Section 8 Possession Notice

A Notice Seeking Possession under Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988. Select your grounds, fill in the details, and generate a court-ready notice.

⚠️ Legal document — Section 21 has been abolished under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Section 8 is now the only route to possession. Always serve notices correctly — procedural errors can invalidate the notice. Seek legal advice for complex cases.

Parties & Property

Landlord Full Name *

Landlord Address *

Agent Name (if serving on behalf of landlord)

Tenant(s) Full Name(s) *

Property Address *

Date of Notice *

Select Ground(s) for Possession *

You may rely on more than one ground. The longest required notice period will apply.

Ground 8 — Serious Rent ArrearsMandatory4 weeks notice

At least 2 months' rent is unpaid both at the date of service of this notice AND at the date of the court hearing. The court must grant possession if this ground is made out.

Ground 10 — Some Rent ArrearsDiscretionary4 weeks notice

Some rent is unpaid at the date of service and was in arrears at the date that notice was served. Court has discretion — must be reasonable to grant possession.

Ground 11 — Persistent Late PaymentDiscretionary4 weeks notice

Tenant has persistently delayed paying rent even if not currently in arrears. Court has discretion.

Ground 12 — Breach of Tenancy ObligationDiscretionary2 weeks notice

Tenant has broken one or more terms of the tenancy agreement (other than rent). Specify the breach in the details below.

Ground 13 — Deterioration of PropertyDiscretionary2 weeks notice

The condition of the property has deteriorated due to acts of waste or neglect by the tenant or any person living with them.

Ground 14 — Nuisance or Antisocial BehaviourDiscretionaryImmediate notice

The tenant or someone living in or visiting the property has been guilty of conduct causing nuisance, annoyance, or illegal/immoral use of the property.

Ground 14A — Domestic AbuseMandatory2 weeks notice

One of two joint tenants has left because of domestic abuse caused by the other. Mandatory ground for registered social landlords — may also apply to private landlords in certain circumstances.

Ground 15 — Deterioration of FurnitureDiscretionary2 weeks notice

The condition of any furniture provided under the tenancy has deteriorated due to ill-treatment by the tenant or someone living with them.

Ground 17 — False StatementDiscretionary2 weeks notice

The tenant or someone acting on their behalf induced the landlord to grant the tenancy by knowingly or recklessly making a false or misleading statement.

Ground 1A — Landlord Intends to SellMandatory4 months notice

The landlord requires possession of the property for the purpose of disposing of it with vacant possession. A new ground introduced by the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

Ground 1B — Landlord or Family to OccupyMandatory4 months notice

The landlord or a member of the landlord's close family requires the property as their only or principal home. A new ground under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.