Renters' Rights Act 2026Section 21 Ban Alignment4 Months Notice for Sale
Section 8 Eviction Grounds & Notice Guide
Understand mandatory and discretionary Section 8 eviction grounds and statutory notice periods following the abolition of Section 21 no-fault evictions.
Section 8 Notice Period Checker
Select an eviction ground to view statutory notice periods and mandatory legal criteria
Ground Assessment Summary:
Ground Classification
Mandatory Ground
Court Must Order PossessionStatutory Notice Period
4 Weeks Notice
Legal StandardKey Condition: Requires 3+ months (13 weeks) unpaid rent arrears at notice and hearing
Key Section 8 Eviction Grounds Summary (2025/2026)
Under the Renters' Rights Act, all tenancies are periodic and evictions require proven statutory grounds.
| Section 8 Ground | Ground Type | Statutory Notice Period | Minimum Tenancy Protected Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground 1 (Landlord Move-In) | Mandatory | 4 Months Notice | Protected for first 12 months |
| Ground 1A (Selling Property) | Mandatory | 4 Months Notice | Protected for first 12 months |
| Ground 8 (Rent Arrears 3+ Months) | Mandatory | 4 Weeks Notice | No protected window (applies anytime) |
| Ground 14 (Anti-Social Behaviour) | Discretionary | Immediate / 0 Days Notice | Court proceedings can begin immediately |
Tenant Protection & Anti-Abuse Rules
12-Month Re-Letting Ban
If a landlord evicts a tenant under Ground 1 or 1A, they cannot re-let or market the property for 12 months.
Heavy Financial Penalties
Local councils can fine landlords up to £7,000 for fraudulent ground claims or unlawful evictions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
With Section 21 no-fault evictions abolished, landlords can only evict tenants using specific statutory Section 8 grounds (such as selling the property, landlord moving in, or severe rent arrears).
Under updated Renters' Rights rules, landlords must give 4 months' notice if they or their close family intend to move into the property (Ground 1), and cannot serve notice within the first 12 months of tenancy.
Ground 8 mandatory rent arrears threshold requires the tenant to owe at least 3 months (13 weeks) of unpaid rent at both the time notice is served and the court hearing date.
Yes. Landlords can evict tenants to sell the home under Ground 1A by serving 4 months' notice, provided the tenancy has lasted at least 12 months.
Landlords who falsely claim Ground 1 or 1A to re-let the property at higher rent face local authority financial penalties up to £7,000 and banning orders.