Notice Period Calculator
When can I go to court?
Post-RRA, every ground has its own timing. Calculate notice expiry, earliest proceedings date, and the realistic court window before you serve.
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Choose the ground and service date.
Results
Ground 8 - Mandatory arrears (3 months+)
Notice served18 April 2026
Notice expires16 May 2026
Earliest proceedings17 May 2026
Realistic 2026 court window17 November 2026
Ground 8 threshold
Monthly rent: GBP 1,200. Three months required: GBP 3,600. This must be met at notice date and hearing date, excluding UC-delayed amounts.
Court delay warning
The end of Section 21 has pushed more claims into Section 8. Contested claims may take 9-18 months from notice to outcome. Build the file before service.