Grounds for possession
Information on grounds for possession for assured, secure and regulated tenancies.
Assured tenancy mandatory grounds
The court usually orders outright possession of an assured tenancy if the landlord can prove a mandatory ground.
Ground 8 possession
A private or housing association landlord can use ground 8 to gain possession of an assured tenancy if rent arrears exceed two months.
Assured tenancy discretionary grounds
The court can make a possession order on a discretionary ground if it is reasonable to do so.
Secure tenancy grounds
The court can order possession of a secure tenancy on discretionary grounds 1 to 8 if it is reasonable to do so.
Secure tenancy grounds with rehousing
A landlord must offer a secure tenant suitable accommodation if the court orders possession on mandatory grounds 9 to 11 or discretionary grounds 12 to 15A.
Secure tenancy mandatory ASB ground
This ground is available for seeking possession of secure/flexible tenancies where antisocial behaviour has already been proved in another court.
Regulated tenancy discretionary grounds
The court can order possession of a regulated tenancy on a discretionary ground if it is reasonable to do so.
Regulated tenancy mandatory grounds
The court usually orders outright possession of a regulated tenancy if it is satisfied the conditions for a mandatory ground are met.