Section 8 Notice (Seeking Possession)
A notice seeking possession under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988, as amended by the Renters' Rights Act 2025, for assured periodic tenancies in England. Section 21 'no-fault' evictions are abolished, so possession is available only on the Schedule 2 grounds (mandatory and discretionary) selected here, each with its statutory notice period. The notice sets out the grounds relied on, the reasons, and the earliest date court proceedings may begin. Serving this notice does not by itself end the tenancy — a court order is required.
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What you'll be asked
01Parties & Property
Landlord (or agent) name · Landlord (or agent) address for service · Is the notice served by an agent? · Agent name and firm · Tenant name(s) · Property address
02Grounds
Main reason for seeking possession · Total rent arrears at date of notice (GBP) · Months of arrears owed · Details of arrears / late payment history · Details of the breach / conduct, with dates · Which landlord ground? · State the ground and the facts relied on · Does the conduct involve serious anti-social behaviour?
03Dates & Service
Date of this notice · Earliest date court proceedings may begin · How is the notice served?
Frequently asked questions
Is this Section 8 Notice (Seeking Possession) valid under UK law?
Yes. This document is drafted for UK law and adapts to your situation from your answers. It is still a template — for anything high-stakes, have it checked by a qualified professional.
Do I need a lawyer or an account?
No. Answer 17 guided questions, pay once, and download instantly. No account, no subscription.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The questionnaire has 17 questions and the document is assembled as you go.
What formats do I get?
PDF and Word (.docx), downloadable immediately after payment.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. The Word file is fully editable, and you can re-run the questionnaire to generate a new version.