All the documents you need to recover possession — in the right order. Section 8 notice, arrears letters, ASB warning and step-by-step plain English guide. Fixed fee from £149.
Document packs · Not legal advice · England and Wales only · Solicitors charge £1,000-3,000 — this is the paperwork
From 1 May 2026 under the Renters Rights Act 2025, Section 21 no-fault eviction is abolished for all tenancies. You can no longer ask a tenant to leave without giving a reason. Every possession claim must now use Section 8 on one or more statutory grounds.
Our packs include everything for steps 1-4. Step 5 (court hearing) is where a solicitor adds value — but many cases settle before then.
For rent arrears: send formal demand letters. For ASB: send formal written warning. These are evidence the court will want to see.
Serve the correct Section 8 notice citing the relevant grounds. For Ground 8 (3 months arrears mandatory), minimum 4 weeks notice. For Ground 14 (ASB), immediate.
The notice period must expire before you can apply to court. Use this time to document ongoing breaches and gather evidence.
If the tenant has not vacated, apply to the County Court using Form N5 and N119. You can do this yourself online at gov.uk.
For mandatory grounds (Ground 8) the court must grant possession if the ground is proven. For discretionary grounds the court considers all circumstances.
One-off payment. Instant delivery to your email. No subscription. Not legal advice.
Need help urgently today? Landlord SOS — same day response →
Yes — you can handle the paperwork stage yourself. Serving the correct notices correctly is something any landlord can do with the right templates and guidance. A solicitor adds the most value at the court hearing stage, particularly if the tenant defends the claim. Our packs cover everything up to and including issuing court proceedings.
No — Section 21 no-fault eviction was abolished on 1 May 2026 under the Renters Rights Act 2025. All possession claims must now rely on one or more of the statutory grounds under Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1988 (as amended), using a Section 8 notice.
After serving a valid Section 8 notice, you must wait for the notice period to expire (4 weeks for Ground 8 rent arrears, immediate for Ground 14 ASB). Court proceedings then typically take 4-12 weeks. Undefended mandatory ground claims (Ground 8) are usually faster.
Mandatory grounds (like Ground 8 for 3 months arrears and Ground 7A for serious criminality) require the court to grant possession if the ground is proven — the judge has no discretion. Discretionary grounds (like Ground 10 for some arrears and Ground 14 for ASB) allow the court to consider all circumstances before deciding. Our Section 8 2026 notice covers all grounds.
No — these are document packs and plain English guidance only. The documents are the correct legal templates for England and Wales. The Silver pack Q&A helps you identify which documents to use. Always consult a qualified solicitor for advice specific to your legal position, particularly if the tenant defends the claim.
If the tenant has left voluntarily, use the Mutual Surrender Agreement in the Bronze pack to document the ending of the tenancy cleanly. This protects you from future claims.
Get the right documents in the right order. Solicitors charge £1,000+ for what these packs cover.
Not legal advice · Document packs only · England and Wales