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Grounds for possession: guidance for landlords and letting agents

This guidance lists all the reasons or grounds and notice periods for landlords and letting agents if they are considering ending a tenancy.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 13 November 2025

Applies to England

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Grounds for possession: guidance for landlords and letting agents

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There will be different reasons, or grounds, under which you can seek to end a tenancy. You will need to give your tenant the correct amount of notice for each ground.  

Published 13 November 2025