Eviction - Section 8

The process for a Section 8 eviction involves the following steps:

  Serve a Section 8 notice: The landlord must provide the tenant with a written notice specifying the grounds for eviction under Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988. The length of the notice period depends on the grounds being used, ranging from 14 days to two months.

  Possession proceedings: If the tenant does not leave the property or rectify the issues mentioned in the Section 8 notice within the specified time frame, the landlord can apply to the court for a possession order. The court will review the case and decide whether possession is justified based on the grounds provided in the notice.

  Court hearing: A court hearing will be scheduled where both the landlord and tenant can present their case. If the court is satisfied that the grounds for eviction are valid, it may issue a possession order, which requires the tenant to leave the property within a specified period.

  Warrant for possession: If the tenant still refuses to leave after the court's possession order, the landlord can apply for a warrant for possession. This allows court-appointed bailiffs to physically remove the tenant from the property.

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Further information can be found on:

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/50/section/8

https://www.gov.uk/evicting-tenants