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Grounds for Possession
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Student
accommodation
In the 12 months prior to the start of the tenancy, the
property was let to students. Can only be used by
specified educational establishments.
2 weeks
4A
Properties rented to
students for
occupation by new
students
A HMO is let to full-time students and is required for a
new group of students in line with the academic year.
Cannot be used if the tenancy was agreed more than 6
months in advance of the tenancy starting (i.e. the tenant
moving in).
4 months
5
Ministers of Religion
The property is held for use by a minister of religion to
perform the duties of their office and is required for
occupation by a minister of religion.
2 months
5A
Occupation by
agricultural worker
The landlord requires possession to house an agricultural
worker, either as an employed or self-employed worker
for the landlord.
2 months
5B
Occupation by person
who meets
employment
requirements
A private registered provider of social housing holds the
property for use by tenants meeting requirements
connected with their employment and it is required for
that purpose (and the current tenant does not fulfil those
requirements).
2 months
5C
End of employment by
the landlord
Previously ground 16 (expanded). The dwelling was let as
a result of the tenant9s employment by the landlord and
the employment has come to an end OR the tenancy was
not meant to last the duration of the employment and
the dwelling is required by a new employee.
2 months
5D
End of employment
requirements
A private registered provider of social housing, included
an employment requirement in the tenancy agreement
that the tenant no longer fulfils (e.g., key worker).
2 months
5E
Occupation as
supported
accommodation
The property is held for use as supported accommodation
and the current tenant did not enter the tenancy for the
purpose of receiving care, support or supervision.
4 weeks
5F
Dwelling-house
occupied as supported
accommodation
The tenancy is for supported accommodation and one of
the circumstances set out in the ground, making the
accommodation no longer viable or suitable for that
tenant, has occurred.
4 weeks
Tenancy granted for
homelessness duty
The property has been used as temporary
accommodation for a homeless household, under s193 of
the Housing Act 1996, and a local housing authority has
notified the landlord that the tenancy is no longer
required for that purpose. The landlord can only use this
ground if within 12 months of the date of the notice from
the local housing authority.
4 weeks
5G
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