Eviction Notice

There are only two forms of Eviction Notice when ending an AST - If you want the tenant to leave you should pursue the Section 21 route as your priority. If your objective is to encourage the tenant to correct the error of their ways then use the Section 8. Ideally you should serve both Not sure use the overview Guide to Ending a Tenancy  related pages Letters Forms and Notices to this section.
 

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Section 21 Notice
Section 8 Notice
The easiest way to secure possession is the section 21 process : see guide 
 
The tenant must leave - you do not have to give a reason.
 
Landlords prefer this process
 
Possession is mandatory. Can only be used where an AST. The first priority is ensuring the tenant leaves. Prefered when dealing with Housing benefit, families or where you anticipate resistance to vacate.
 
Advantages
 
Possession is usually faster. There is usually no need for a court hearing (making this a paper-based

 See "The Guide to dealing with rent Arrears" see guide 
 Fault based the tenant is in breach of the tenancy agreement.
 
 When to use this process
 
Where there is no signed AST. Where the fixed term tenancy has a while to go. You have an Assured Tenancy. You do not qualify to use the Section 21 process. Rent Arrears as a contingency plan.
 
 Advantages
 
Where rent arrears exist If successful, you get both a possession order to get your property back and a

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