Guidance
Grounds for possession tenant guidance
This guidance lists all the grounds (reasons) and notice periods your landlord or letting agent has to give you if they are considering ending your tenancy.
Applies to England
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This guidance for tenants explains the different grounds (reasons) for possession that their landlord may use to try to evict them.
Updates to this page
Published 7 April 2026
Last updated 1 May 2026
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Examples for grounds 1 and 1A have been added for clarity.
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Grounds for possession information for tenants is now available.
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First published.