Ground 1 – when a landlord or his spouse has occupied the dwelling as his only or principle home at some time, and has given notice of his intention to return. Successors in title to the landlord may also use this ground provided they did not purchase the dwelling. (That covers family members); Ground 2 – a mortgagee requiring possession in order to exercise a power of sale. The mortgage must pre-date the tenancy and [...]

Section 8 notice of the Housing Act 1988 is used to terminate the assured shorthold tenancy when the tenant violates the terms laid down in the tenancy agreement. There are 17 grounds on the basis of which landlord may seek possession before the fixed term of tenancy has come to an end. Before applying for the order of the court with reference to eviction of the tenant, the landlord must serve the section 8 to [...]