A Section 8 notice — formally a Notice Seeking Possession under Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 — is used by landlords to begin the process of recovering possession of a property let on an assured shorthold tenancy or an assured tenancy.
Unlike a Section 21 notice, which provides a no-fault route to possession, a Section 8 notice must specify one or more grounds for possession. These may include rent arrears, breach of tenancy terms, anti-social behaviour, or deterioration of the property.
At Tracenet Legal Services, we serve Section 8 notices for landlords, letting agents, housing associations, and solicitors across England and Wales. Professional service helps ensure the notice is properly delivered and that there is clear evidence of service if the matter proceeds to court.