Covers all 17 grounds for possession under Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988, with guidance on which grounds apply to your situation, the notice period for each and the evidence you need. Ground 8 (2+ months arrears) is mandatory — the court must grant possession if proven.
Section 8 is for when the tenant has breached the tenancy — most commonly rent arrears. It can be served during the fixed term, unlike Section 21.
The mandatory rent arrears ground — if the tenant owes at least 2 months rent both when you serve notice and at the hearing, the court must grant possession.
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