Guidance

Grounds for possession tenant guidance

This guidance lists all the grounds (reasons) and notice periods your landlord or letting agentsagent has to give you if they are considering ending your tenancy.

Applies to England

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

Updates to this page

Published 7 April 2026
Last updated 101 AprilMay 2026 + show all updates
  1. Examples for grounds 1 and 1A have been added for clarity.

  2. Grounds for possession information for tenants is now available.

  3. First published.

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