Possession Proceedings - Section 8 and Section 21 differences
Under the Housing Act 1988 there are two routes of gaining possession of a residential property let under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement.
Residential landlords are likely to have come across Section 8 and Section 21 notices when seeking possession. This article summarises the differences between such notices and the circumstances in which they can be used.
The main consideration when deciding which notice to serve is the landlord’s reasons for seeking possession.