Section 8 of the Housing Act: Everything you need to know

Second Edition

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Eviction is a difficult process for everyone involved. But if tenants are failing to pay rent or causing damage to your property, it's the smart thing to do for you and your business. 

The laws on tenancy agreements are complicated and hard to navigate. Here we've compiled a summary of a key piece of legislation surround repossession, and some common mistakes you must avoid when serving a Section 8 possession notice.

In this Section 8 Fact Sheet we've covered:

  • The key differences between Section 8 and Section 21
  • What a Section 8 notice does
  • The minimum time between serving notice and court proceedings
  • The mandatory grounds for possession set out in schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988
  • How to issue a Section 8 notice correctly

 

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