Notices

Guide to Notices:

Section 13 form 4A: Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent for assured tenancies in the private rented sector

Notice of Prior Notice for Grounds 1 & 1A – From May 2026: A prior notice informing the tenant/s that the landlord may require possession of their property using Section 8, Grounds 1 or 1A.

Notice of Intention for Ground 4A (Student Accom) – From May 2026: A prior notice informing the tenant/s in a student accommodation, that the landlord may want possession of their property using the new Ground 4A.

Notice to Quit Landlord – Common Law Tenancy (Tenancies outside the Housing Act) – From May 2026: Legal notice to quit for Common Law Tenancies.

Section 8 Notice – Legal Wordings for Rent Arrears Grounds (8, 10 & 11) – From May 2026: Legal wording for mandatory and discretionary rent arrears grounds 8, 10 & 11 from May 2026.

Witness Statement Staff: Witness statement to be used by the staff (Letting agency) / landlord when access to the property is denied by the tenant.

Witness Statement Contractor: Witness statement to be completed by the contractor attending the premises (done in real-time) when access to the property is denied by the tenant.

Section 8 Notice – Legal Wording for Possession Grounds – From May 2026: Legal Wording for grounds to be used for possession from May 2026.

Government Issued – Section 8 Possession Notice (Form 3a): Notice seeking possession of a property let on an assured tenancy or an assured agricultural occupancy in the private rented sector.

Section 13 Notice, Form 4a: Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent for assured tenancies in the private rented sector.

Please watch the following video to understand how to complete section 8 and section 13 notices correctly

Government Guidance links

Government guidance on N215 Certificate:
Certificate of service in civil cases: Form N215 – GOV.UK

Government Link to Section 13 Notice – Rent Increases:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69b190f495b74651603496b7/Form_4A.pdf

Guidance Notes: How to serve a Section 8 Possession Notice (Form 3a):
Form 3A Guidance for landlords

Accelerated Claim for Possession – Form N5B:
Make an accelerated claim for possession of a property located wholly in England: Form N5B – GOV.UK

Government – Online possession claim:
Possession Claim Online: recover property – GOV.UK