Mandatory and Discretionary Grounds for Possession

Efficiency & Property Investing · Apr 3, 2026 · 7m

In this episode, Nick takes a look at the significant changes coming to the UK rental market with the abolition of Section 21, effective May 1st. Nick breaks down the transition from fixed-term to rolling tenancies and the increased reliance on Section 8 for property repossession. He details the specific mandatory and discretionary grounds landlords can now use, including moving back into a property, selling, or addressing serious rent arrears and anti-social behavior. Nick also highlights the new ‘anti-churn’ safeguards and the potential challenges posed by a more formal, court-heavy…