If you need to regain possession of your property, the legal process can feel complicated. Understanding the notice, the legal grounds for possession and the court process isn’t always straightforward.
Our specialist team helps landlords serve the correct Section 8 Notice and ensures everything is completed accurately before your case progresses to court.
Whether you’re dealing with rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, sale of the property, breach of tenancy or another statutory ground for possession, we’ll help you start the process correctly and minimise the risk of delays caused by invalid notices.
The first step in seeking possession of your property is serving the correct legal notice on your tenant.
Following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, Section 21 notices can no longer be served for new possession cases in England. Landlords must now rely on the appropriate Section 8 grounds for possession, depending on the circumstances of the tenancy.
Our team will:
Getting the notice right at the beginning can save significant time, cost and frustration later.
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A Section 8 Notice may be appropriate where:
Every case is different, which is why we review your circumstances before recommending the most appropriate course of action.
Many landlords still search for Section 21 notices or no-fault evictions.
Since the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, Section 21 is no longer available for new possession cases. If you are looking for help as your section 21 can no longer be relied upon, you’re in the right place. We’ll advise you on the correct Section 8 possession route for your circumstances.
What happens next?
If your tenant does not leave the property after the notice period has expired, the next stage is applying to the court for a possession order.
Our specialists can continue to support you throughout the possession process, helping you move from serving notice through to obtaining possession of your property.
No. Following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, Section 21 notices are no longer available for new possession cases in England.
If you’re unsure which possession route now applies to your tenancy, our team can assess your circumstances and advise on the correct Section 8 grounds.
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There isn’t a direct replacement for Section 21.
Instead, landlords must now rely on the appropriate Section 8 grounds for possession. The grounds available will depend on your individual circumstances, such as rent arrears, breaches of the tenancy agreement or other statutory reasons for seeking possession.
A Section 8 Notice is the legal notice used by landlords when seeking possession of a property based on one or more statutory grounds.
Before serving a notice, it’s important to identify the correct grounds and ensure the notice has been prepared correctly, as mistakes can lead to delays or your case being rejected by the court.
Can LegalforLandlords prepare and serve my Section 8 Notice?
Yes.
Our experienced team can prepare and serve your Section 8 Notice, ensuring it complies with current legislation and giving your possession claim the strongest possible start.
We’ll also explain the next steps should court action become necessary.
Every case is different.
The timescale depends on the grounds being relied upon, the response from the tenant and court availability. Our team will explain the likely timescales for your individual circumstances before you proceed.
The grounds available depend on your circumstances.
Common reasons include:
Our team will review your case and advise which grounds are appropriate before preparing your notice.
What happens after a Section 8 Notice has been served?
If your tenant doesn’t leave the property or resolve the issue within the required notice period, you may need to apply to the court for a possession order.
LegalforLandlords can continue to support you throughout the possession process, from serving the initial notice through to court proceedings where required.
Yes.
Many landlords still search for “Section 21 Notice” because it was previously the most common route to possession. Although Section 21 is no longer available for new possession cases, our specialists can advise on the correct Section 8 grounds and help you begin the possession process under the current legislation.
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