New information on Shelter Legal
Secure tenancy grounds for possession
This page has been improved and updated with information about what a discretionary ground is, when a landlord can use each ground, and more details about possession for rent arrears on ground 1.
Secure tenancy grounds for possession with rehousing
This page has been improved and updated with information about each ground and when alternative accommodation is suitable.
Regulated tenancy mandatory grounds for possession
The court usually orders outright possession of a regulated tenancy if it is satisfied the conditions for a mandatory ground are met. This page has been improved and updated.
Regulated tenancy discretionary grounds for possession
This page has been improved and updated with information about what a discretionary ground is, when a landlord can use each ground, and more details about possession for rent arrears on ground 1.
This new page covers service family accommodation for members of the armed forces. Service family accommodation (SFA) is accommodation provided to armed forces personnel who have either a spouse, civil partner or dependent children.
Possession of service family accommodation
Armed forces personnel in service family accommodation can be evicted on expiry of the notice to vacate the property. This page has been improved and updated.
Updated information on Shelter Legal
Recent updates include:
homelessness eligibility for victims of transnational marriage abandonment
updates to the Homelessness Code of Guidance on intentional homelessness for care leavers
an increase on the debt limit for debt relief orders
permission for company directors under a debt relief order
amendments to the suitability rules on accommodating new arrivals to the UK
Read all updates to Shelter Legal
New practical resources
Are you worried about your mortgage?
The guide for mortgage borrowers produced in partnership with DLUHC has been updated with information about the government mortgage charter and the new rules for support for mortgage interest.
The guide is now published in a digital format.
