Notice periods for every Section 8 ground

Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, the notice period required for a Section 8 possession claim depends on which ground you cite. Where you cite multiple grounds, you must use the longest applicable notice period.

4 months notice

Grounds 1 (landlord/family moving in), 1A (sale), 1B (rent-to-buy), 2 (mortgagee sale), 2ZA-2ZD (superior leases), 4A (HMO student), 6 (redevelopment), 6A (decant), 6B (enforcement).

2 months notice

Grounds 5 (minister of religion), 5A-5D (employment-linked), 5H (stepping stone), 7 (succession), 9 (alternative accommodation).

4 weeks notice

Grounds 5E, 5F, 5G (supported accommodation), 8 (3 months arrears), 10 (any arrears), 11 (persistent late), 18 (supported accommodation non-engagement).

2 weeks notice

Grounds 4 (student let), 7B (no right to rent), 12 (tenancy breach), 13 (property deterioration), 14A (domestic abuse), 14ZA (riot conviction), 15 (furniture deterioration), 17 (false statement).

Immediate (no notice waiting period)

Ground 7A (severe ASB conviction) and Ground 14 (anti-social behaviour). Proceedings can begin immediately after notice service.

Source: gov.uk Guide to the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Last verified 2026-05-09. This page is informational, not legal advice. For complex disputes, consult a solicitor.