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Ground 7A: Severe ASB or criminal conviction

Ground 7A is the mandatory partner to discretionary Ground 14. Where the tenant has been convicted of a listed serious offence, breached a noise abatement notice, or breached an anti-social behaviour injunction, the court must grant possession.

This was made mandatory under earlier reforms and continues unchanged under the Renters' Rights Act.

What you need

  • Court order or conviction documentation referencing the qualifying offence or breach.
  • Form 3A citing Ground 7A.

Common mistakes

  • The list of qualifying offences is specific. A general anti-social pattern without a conviction does not qualify; use Ground 14 for that.
  • Strict procedural rules around the timing of the notice. Get it wrong and the mandatory route fails.

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.