Possession process for rented property
Procedural rules applicable to repossession of rented properties and the specifics of certain tenancy types
Section 21 possession process
The process a landlord must follow to evict an assured shorthold tenant after serving a section 21 notice.
Rent arrears possession
A landlord can evict an assured, assured shorthold, or secure tenant for rent arrears using a ground for possession.
Pre-action protocol for possession claims by social landlords
The pre-action protocol which prescribes the specific procedures that social landlords should follow before issuing possession claims.
Introductory tenant defences against possession
Landlords do not have to prove any grounds for possession against an introductory tenant but they must follow the correct procedure.
Possession of basic protection tenancies
Ending a tenancy with basic protection and evicting a tenant with basic protection including service occupiers.
Possession of services family accommodation
Armed forces personnel who are granted a licence of service family accommodation (SFA) can be evicted after a notice to vacate expires.
Possession of family intervention tenancies
The requirements and process for a local authority or PRPSH to terminate a family intervention tenancy
Possession of demoted tenancies
The possession process for demoted tenancies.
Possession of agricultural occupancies
A landlord can seek possession of an agricultural occupancy or refer an agricultural occupier to the local authority for rehousing if conditions are met.