Section 8 Notice - Landlord Intends to Sell

A landlord may seek possession of a property where they intend to sell the property.

Under the statutory grounds for possession, a Section 8 notice can be served informing the tenant that the landlord requires possession because they intend to sell the property.

This ground allows landlords to recover possession where they have a genuine intention to sell the property. The notice must clearly state the ground being relied upon and give the tenant the required notice period before court proceedings can begin.

Because the court may require evidence of the landlord’s intention to sell, it is important that the notice is properly drafted and served from the outset.

If the tenant does not vacate the property after the notice period has expired, The Landlord Group can proceed to Stage 2 – Court Proceedings to seek a possession order.