Notice periods for the common grounds
| Ground | What it covers | Notice | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landlord or family moving in | 4 months | Mandatory |
| 1A | Landlord selling | 4 months | Mandatory |
| 6 | Redevelopment | 4 months | Mandatory |
| 7A | Serious anti-social behaviour or conviction | The day of service | Mandatory |
| 8 | Serious rent arrears | 4 weeks | Mandatory |
| 10 | Some rent arrears | 4 weeks | Discretionary |
| 11 | Persistent late payment of rent | 4 weeks | Discretionary |
| 12 | Breach of a tenancy term | 2 weeks | Discretionary |
| 13 | Deterioration of the property | 2 weeks | Discretionary |
| 14 | Nuisance or anti-social behaviour | The day of service | Discretionary |
| 17 | Tenancy obtained by a false statement | 2 weeks | Discretionary |
Other grounds exist, mostly for particular kinds of landlord or tenancy. Check the prescribed form and the grounds’ conditions before serving. Not legal advice.
What Abide.Rent does
Abide.Rent fills the Section 8 notice from the tenancy, works out the period for the grounds you choose, checks the PRS Database registration rule, and keeps the proof of service. For arrears, try the Ground 8 calculator.