Section 8 Reference
All S8 grounds - post-RRA 2025.
Mandatory grounds require a possession order if proved. Discretionary grounds require the court to decide whether possession is reasonable. The old Section 21 fallback is gone.
| Ground | Type | Notice | Summary | Conditions / Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground 1 | mandatory | 4 months | Landlord or close relative intends to occupy as principal home. | changed Extended to close relatives. The tenancy must be 12+ months old when notice expires. |
| Ground 1A | mandatory | 4 months | Landlord intends to sell the property. | new New RRA ground. Requires 12+ month tenancy when notice expires and carries a restricted re-letting period. |
| Ground 2 | mandatory | Immediate | Mortgagee in possession. | The mortgage must pre-date the tenancy. |
| Ground 4A | mandatory | 4 months | Purpose-built student accommodation needed at end of academic cycle. | new Student notice requirements apply. |
| Ground 6 | mandatory | 2 months | Landlord intends to demolish or substantially redevelop. | Landlord must have acquired interest before tenancy start. Tenancy must be 6+ months old. |
| Ground 6B | mandatory | 4 weeks | Compliance with local authority enforcement action. | new New RRA ground. Court may order landlord compensation to tenant. |
| Ground 8 | mandatory | 4 weeks | Substantial rent arrears at notice date and hearing date. | changed Threshold raised to 3 months or 13 weeks. UC-delayed arrears are excluded. |
| Ground 7 | mandatory | 2 months | Tenant died and possession is sought within the statutory window. | Must be brought within 12 months of death or knowledge of death. |
| Ground 7A | mandatory | Immediate | Serious anti-social behaviour or relevant conviction. | Deposit protection is not required for this ground. |
| Ground 7B | mandatory | 2 months | Tenant or occupier no longer has right to rent. | Requires Home Office written notice. |