What is a Section 21 possession order?

1. Giving or sending you a section 21 notice just means that your landlord has the right to go to court and ask for a possession order if you don’t leave their property by the date given in the notice. 2. Getting a section 21 notice doesn’t mean you have to move out straight away.

Where to find Section 8 notice seeking possession?

Consider using a Section 8 Notice Seeking Possession or a Notice to Quit instead. These documents can be found in our “Terminating Tenancies” folder. Serving a Section 21 Notice (Form 6A) is effectively the first step in the Accelerated Procedure for repossession of properties let on ASTs.

What happens if I serve a section 21 notice?

Serving a Section 21 Notice (Form 6A) is effectively the first step in the Accelerated Procedure for repossession of properties let on ASTs. If the court is satisfied that a valid Section 21 Notice (Form 6A) has been served, it will order the Tenant to vacate the Property.

Can a tenant be served with a section 8 notice?

3. – If the tenant has a fixed term AST and the fixed term is still active, the tenancy is guaranteed and can be terminated only through a section 8 with a valid ground. You must be served with a “notice seeking possession” or “section 8 notice”, your eviction will be decided in court.

Can a no fault notice seek possession be issued?

The fixed term essentially guarantees a tenancy, unless there is a breach in the contract. A no fault eviction would act in the exact opposite way, so it’s invalid. Unlike a “notice to quit”, a “notice to seek possession” is a very tenant fault eviction.

What does a section 8 notice seeking possession mean?

The notice is commonly referred to as a ‘notice seeking possession’ (NSP) or a ‘section 8 notice’. Section 8 Housing Act 1988 requires the notice to state a date after which possession proceedings can start. See grounds for possession for circumstances in which a landlord can apply for possession of an assured tenancy.

When to serve a section 8 repossession notice?

If you are a landlord and want to get possession of your property because the tenant has not paid rent, has damaged the property without repairing it, or does not have the right to rent as a result of their immigration status, you must serve this notice before making an application to the Court. Answer a few questions. We’ll take care of the rest

Which is faster to serve a section 8 or Section 21 notice?

Many landlords with problem tenants prefer the Section 21 route because it is simpler and faster. The Section 21 route takes at least two months, whereas the Section 8 route takes at least three. Serving a Section 21 notice may be seen by a tenant as less aggressive.

How long do you have to give notice of seeking possession?

The notice period is four weeks where possession is sought for rent arrears and the tenant owes at least six months’ worth of rent.