Writing the particulars section of Form 3A
This is where most self-drafted notices get weak. Get it right.
Section 3 of Form 3A asks for the particulars of each ground. The particulars are your statement of the facts the court will rely on to decide whether the ground is made out. Vague particulars get notices challenged.
Strong particulars are specific, dated, and tied to evidence you can produce.
What the court is looking for
Three things: that the situation described actually fits the ground; that you have evidence; that you have given the tenant a fair chance to respond.
Structure each particular as: date, fact, evidence
Bad: 'Tenant has not paid rent.' Better: 'Rent of £1,100 PCM has been unpaid since 1 February 2026. Total outstanding £3,300 as at the date of this notice. Rent ledger attached.' Best includes specific dates of reminders sent.
Sample particulars for Ground 8
'Tenant has been in arrears since 1 February 2026. As at the date of this notice, total outstanding rent is £3,300 (three months at £1,100 PCM). Written reminders were sent on 14 February 2026 and 8 March 2026, both delivered first-class post (proof retained). Tenant has not responded. Deposit £1,100 is protected with TDS, certificate ref TDS-12345. Tenancy is an assured tenancy granted on 1 January 2024.'
Sample particulars for Ground 14 (ASB)
'Police were called to the property on 3 March, 14 March, and 27 March 2026 in response to noise complaints from neighbours at numbers 10 and 14. Incident logs available from the Metropolitan Police, ref AB12345. Three written complaints from neighbour at number 10 dated 5 March, 16 March, and 28 March. Landlord wrote to tenant on 30 March warning of breach; copy of letter attached.'
Common mistakes
- Particulars that read like accusations rather than facts. Stick to dated events and evidence.
- Particulars that contradict the tenancy agreement (e.g. citing 'no pets' when the agreement contains no such clause).
- Particulars longer than two paragraphs per ground. Concise wins.
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.