Guidance

Grounds for possession tenant guidance

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From:
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Published
7 April 2026
Last updated
10 April 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Grounds for possession: guidance for tenants

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This guidance for tenant explains the different grounds (reasons) for possession that their landlord may use to try to evict them.

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Published 7 April 2026
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  1. Grounds for possession information for tenants is now available.

  2. First published.

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