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Ground 8 Rent Arrears: The Three-Month Threshold Explained for Landlords
Last legally reviewed: September 2026 Ground 8 is mandatory. But that does not mean it is automatic. Since 1 May 2026, the threshold for Ground 8 has increased. Where rent is payable monthly, the tenant must generally owe at least three months’ rent. For weekly or fortnightly tenancies, the threshold is 13 weeks’ rent. That […]
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Section 8 Notices After the Renters’ Rights Act: A Landlord’s Guide for 2026
Last legally reviewed: September 2026 Section 21 is dead, long live Section 8! Since 1 May 2026, private landlords in…
Dealing with Rent Arrears Under the New Renters Rights Act 2025
On 01 May 2026, the Renters Rights Act 2025 will introduce the most significant change to residential possession law in…
Ground 1 After the Renters Rights Act 2025: A Practical Guide for Landlords
On 01 May 2026, the Renters Rights Act 2025 will introduce the most significant change to residential possession law in…
Using the New Sale of Property Ground: What Landlords Need to Know
On 01 May 2026, the Renters Rights Act 2025 will introduce the most significant change to residential possession law in a generation. While the Act abolishes section 21 notices, it also establishes a new framework of statutory grounds for possession. Amongst these additions is the new ‘Sale of Property’ ground (Ground 1A1) which allows landlords to […]
