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.
Assured tenancy discretionary grounds
The court can make a possession order on a discretionary ground if it is reasonable to do so.
Secure tenancy suitable accommodation mandatory grounds
Mandatory grounds on which a possession order can be made against a secure tenant when suitable alternative accommodation is available.
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.
Secure tenancy discretionary grounds
A possession order can be made against a secure tenant only if the court is satisfied it is reasonable to order possession.
Secure tenancy suitable accommodation discretionary grounds
The court must be satisfied it is both reasonable to order possession and suitable alternative accommodation is available.
ASB grounds for social tenants
Sanctions against secure, assured, introductory and demoted tenancies on grounds of antisocial behaviour.
Regulated tenancy mandatory grounds
Landlords only need to prove that the ground exists and do not need to prove that it is reasonable to order possession.
Regulated tenancy discretionary grounds
The landlord must prove that the ground exists, and the court must be satisfied that it is reasonable to order possession.
Protected shorthold grounds
Grounds for possession that a landlord can use against a protected shorthold tenant during and after the fixed term.