Edition 2 | Section 8 Notices – Expanded Grounds
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🚨Section 8 Notices – Expanded Grounds 🚨
| The Renters’ Rights Collection – Part 2
With Section 21 on its way out, landlords and agents will need to rely on the Section 8 process to regain possession in the future. That’s why understanding the expanded and updated grounds for Section 8 Notices is absolutely essential.
In this second guide of our 10-part series, we break down the key changes you need to prepare for, including:
✅ New Grounds – such as Ground 1A (sale of the property) and Ground 4A (student housing).
✅ Updated Notice Periods – longer timeframes for landlord occupation and rent arrears.
✅ Stricter Evidence Requirements – especially for cases of anti-social behaviour.
While these changes increase pressure on landlords, they also open opportunities for agents to step up as trusted experts by strengthening arrears management, reviewing tenant screening, and offering solutions like Rent & Legal Protection.
Keep an eye out for the 3rd edition of the series!