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What grounds are in Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988?
The mandatory grounds for possession relating to assured tenants can be found in Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988 (though ground 14A can only be used by social landlords). The judge must order possession if the landlord proves their case on a mandatory ground.
What is a Section 8 notice UK?
If you get a section 8 notice, it’s the first step your landlord has to take to make you leave your home. You won’t have to leave your home straight away. If your section 8 notice is valid, your landlord will need to go to court to evict you. You might be able to challenge your eviction and stay longer in your home.
What is Section 2 of the Housing Act?
2 Letting of a dwelling-house together with other land. (b)if and so long as the main purpose of the letting is not as mentioned in paragraph (a) above, the tenancy shall be treated as not being one under which a dwelling-house is let as a separate dwelling.
What is a Section 2 housing?
2.3 This section seeks to meet the housing needs of the whole community by providing a choice of housing in terms of affordability, size and type. It includes policies to encourage new housing, including affordable housing for those on low and moderate incomes, and to protect the existing housing stock.
What is the difference between a section 21 and a Section 8?
The most basic difference between a section 8 and section 21 is that a section 8 notice is served when a tenant is in breach of contract (eg,, rent arrears), and a section 21 is served to end a tenancy agreement, simply so that the landlord can regain possession.
What are the grounds for possession of an assured tenancy?
The tenant has repeatedly failed to pay rent on time. There need not be rent arrears at the time possession proceedings are started. The tenant has breached their part of the tenancy agreement. The tenant, or anyone living with him/her have allowed the property or parts of it (including common parts) to deteriorate.
What is Schedule 2 Ground 2 mortgage notice?
F044. Product Code: F044. A ground 2 notice is to notify a tenant before a tenancy is granted the the rented property is subject to a mortgage and that possession may be sought in the future by the mortgage company. It’s use was more for assured tenancies and isn’t as important for most assured shrothold tenancies.
Can you serve section 21 and Section 8 together?
Is it possible to serve a Section 8 notice and a Section 21 notice simultaneously? Since a Section 8 notice and a Section 21 notice are served for different reasons and are completely independent, you can serve both of them at the same time.
Can you serve both a Section 8 and section 21 notice?
Section 8 and Section 21 Notices are two methods by which a landlord can ask a tenant to vacate a property. Both Notices are governed by the Housing Act 1988. Landlords can serve Section 8 Notice and a Section 21 Notice alongside one another or individually.
What are unsatisfactory housing conditions?
Inadequate housing is housing that is in poor condition or situated in a high density area: Damp – growth of moulds. Overcrowding – too many people to a room, reduces privacy. Draughty. Unsafe – need repairs, electrical faults.
Is Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988 up to date?
Housing Act 1988, SCHEDULE 2 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 24 May 2022. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
When does schedule 2A come into force?
Housing Act 1988, SCHEDULE 2A is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 14 December 2021. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.
Is Schedule 2 up to date?
Housing Act 1988, SCHEDULE 2 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 24 May 2022. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date.
What is Schedule 10 of the M1 Housing Act 1989?
An assured tenancy arising by virtue of Schedule 10 to the M1 Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (security of tenure on ending of long residential tenancies). M1 1989 c. 42.