Section 8 Tenancy Termination Templates

Terminating a Residential Tenancy - Updated for the Renters Rights Act

Terminating a residential tenancy can be a complex and sensitive process, particularly with the introduction of the Renters Rights Act. Under the Act, Section 21 'no fault' evictions are abolished, meaning landlords in England must now rely on using a Section 8 Notice citing the grounds contained in Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1988 to regain possession of their property.

Landlords must ensure they follow the correct legal procedures before seeking possession. Failure to do so may result in the court refusing a possession order.

Landlords in Wales should refer to Renting Homes Wales.

Possession of Property

A Landlord can only evict a residential tenant after obtaining a court order for possession. The court will not grant an order for possession unless it is satisfied that the Landlord has:

Served the correct notices on the tenant; and
Followed the required legal procedures for Section 8 possession

Using Section 8 To Regain Possession

The Obtaining Possession under Section 8 Housing Act 1988 is a useful Guidance Note providing an overview on the current mandatory and discretionary grounds. This will be updated with the new grounds once released. Please refer to the Strengthened Section 8 Grounds information page for detailed of the proposed changes.

The Section 8 Eviction Notice Seeking Possession is the key document for initiating the possession process. It is a prescribed form and must be carefully completed citing the full grounds. The notice must be correctly served on a tenant, along with any supporting documents such as the Letter Enclosing a Section 8 Notice and Letter regarding Termination Arrangements. These documents ensure that landlords provide clear communication to tenants.

This Terminating Residential Tenancies folder contains professionally drafted letters, notices and guidance for landlords to terminate their assured tenancies, assured shorthold tenancies, and common law tenancies.

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