Help - Section 8 Housing Notice Issued

jamesleahy

Ive had a Section 8 Housing Notice Issued for this sunday and Im terrified. I have nowhere to go. What do I do?



Anyone with any knowledge? Please help me? I'm shaking.

James

Pixie5740

On what ground has the Section 8 been issued. Did you do or not do whatever the Section 8 was issued for?

G_M

As Pixie says, you'lk need to give us a bit more information than that.

Having said that, the most common reason is S8 ground 8 for rent arrears. If so the solution is simple; pay the rent owed.. Sorted.

csgohan4

Pick one that applies:


Ground 1
The landlord requires the property in order to use it as their main residence. This ground can only be used if the landlord used the property as their main residence prior to the tenancy beginning.
Ground 2
The mortgage lender on the property has served notice to foreclose. In this case the mortgage in question has to predate the start of the tenancy.
Ground 3
The property was previously used as a holiday let and is required to return to the status of holiday let. For the exact conditions that apply to this Ground please see the Housing Act 1988.
Ground 4
The property is being let by an educational institution and is now required by students of the educational institution. Written notice that this may happen must be served before the tenancy begins.
Ground 5
The property is owned by a religious body and they require possession for a member of their church i.e. a Minister of Religion.
Ground 6
The landlord wants to demolish and reconstruct, or redevelop all or part of the property. The tenant needs to have refused to live in all or part of the property while work is carried out for this ground to be feasible. If granted the landlord is required to pay all reasonable moving costs to the tenant.
Ground 7
The current tenant is a tenant heir and is not named on the original tenancy agreement. The landlord must serve a Section 8 notice within 12 months of the death of the named tenant.
Ground 8
The tenant has failed to pay more than 8 weeks rent in the case of weekly payments, 2 months in the case of monthly payments or 1 quarter in the case of quarterly payments. Ground 8 is often cited in conjunction with Grounds 10 and 11 so that a partial payment by the tenant just prior to the court hearing doesn’t render the possession order obsolete.
Note: When claiming possession under this ground, it is advisable to cite more than one ground since, if the tenant pays off part of the arrears shortly before the hearing, this ground can no longer be proved and possession proceedings will have to be abandoned. It is, therefore, common practice to cite more than one ground for rent arrears (i.e. grounds 8, 10 & 11), if applicable, and to also wait until at least two months’ rent (or eight weeks in the case of a weekly tenancy) is unpaid before issuing the Section 8 Notice.
Ground 9
Suitable accommodation of the same type and quality has been offered to the tenant and refused. The landlord is required to pay all reasonable removal costs if possession is granted.
Ground 10
The tenant is late with the rental payments but by no more than 8 weeks in the case of weekly payments, 2 months in the case of monthly payments and 1 quarter in the case of quarterly payments.
Ground 11
The tenant is repeatedly late with payments or repeatedly fails to pay their rent until prompted by the landlord.
Ground 12
The tenant has breached any of the terms listed in the tenancy agreement.
Ground 13
The tenant has neglected or damaged the property, or they have sublet the property to another individual who has neglected or damaged the property.
Ground 14
The tenant is considered a nuisance to neighbours or other tenants and has received complaints concerning their conduct.
Ground 15
The furniture listed on the property inventory has been misused, damaged, broken or sold by the tenant or any individual living with them.
Ground 16
The property was let to the tenant as a condition of their employment but the employment has now come to an end.
Ground 17
The property was let on the basis of false information provided by the tenant or one of their referees/ guarantor.

pmlindyloo

Have a thorough read of this:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_8_Notice

You do not have to leave on Sunday. The landlord has to go to court to get an eviction order so you still have some time.

Let us know which 'ground'(s) has been stated and your circumstances and we may be able to help.