What is the difference between Section 21 and Section 8?
Understanding the difference is crucial for landlords in the UK, as these two legal documents serve different purposes in the eviction process
There is often confusion here. Section 8 should be served in circumstances when a tenant is in breach of contract. So long as the landlord has a legitimate ground or grounds for possession, as set out in Section 2 of the Act, they can serve a Section 8 notice at any point during the tenancy.
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