Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) Guide - England 2026
Complete guide to Assured Shorthold Tenancies in England. Learn the legal requirements, landlord obligations, tenant rights, and how the Renters Rights Act 2025 changes everything.
Comprehensive guides for landlords in England covering Section 21, Section 8, AST tenancies, deposit protection, and eviction procedures under English law.
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Step-by-step guide to the Section 21 eviction process in England. Learn the requirements, timeline, court procedures, and why you must act before May 2026 when Section 21 is abolished.
Complete guide to Section 8 eviction in England. Learn all 17 grounds for possession, notice periods, court procedures, and when to use Section 8 instead of Section 21.
Complete guide to Section 8 Ground 8 for rent arrears eviction in England. Learn the 2-month threshold, how to prove arrears, court procedures, and common tenant defences.
The accelerated possession procedure offers landlords a faster route to eviction through Section 21. Learn eligibility, forms, timelines, and when to use this streamlined court process.
The standard possession procedure is required for Section 8 evictions and when claiming rent arrears. Learn the full court process, hearing preparation, and realistic timelines.
Grounds 10 and 11 are discretionary rent arrears grounds. Learn when to use them, how they differ from Ground 8, and how to convince the court possession is reasonable.
Ground 14 allows eviction for antisocial behaviour, nuisance, or illegal activities. Learn what qualifies as ASB, evidence requirements, and the court process.
Ground 17 allows eviction when a tenant obtained the tenancy through false statements. Learn what qualifies, how to prove fraud, and the court process.
Ground 1 lets landlords recover their property to live in it themselves. Learn the prior notice requirement, when this ground applies, and how to use it correctly.
Ground 2 allows mortgage lenders to recover a property from tenants when the landlord defaults. Learn how this ground works and what it means for landlords and tenants.
Ground 7 allows possession when the original tenant has died and proceedings are brought within 12 months. Learn succession rights, timing, and the court process.
Ground 12 allows eviction when tenants breach any obligation of the tenancy agreement. Learn what counts as a breach, evidence requirements, and how to use this discretionary ground.
Nervous about your possession hearing? Learn exactly what happens in court, how to prepare, what documents to bring, and what judges look for when deciding eviction cases.
The final step in eviction: bailiff enforcement. Learn what happens on eviction day, your rights and responsibilities, what bailiffs can and cannot do, and how to prepare.
Confused by eviction court forms? This guide explains N5, N5B, N119, N325 and other key forms you need for possession proceedings in England.
Everything landlords need to know about tenancy deposit protection in England. Compare TDS, DPS, and MyDeposits schemes, learn the rules, and avoid costly penalties.
Does your property need an HMO licence? This guide explains mandatory and additional licensing schemes, how to apply, conditions, and penalties for non-compliance.
Complete guide to using Money Claim Online to recover rent arrears. Learn the MCOL process, fees, timescales, and how to enforce your judgment against tenants.
Learn how to write effective particulars of claim for rent arrears cases. Step-by-step guide with examples for County Court money claims against tenants.
Different parts of the UK have different tenancy laws. Find guides specific to your jurisdiction.
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