When a landlord can end the tenancy
A landlord needs a ground for possession and the correct notice, usually four months. Grounds include selling or moving in (not in the first 12 months of the tenancy), student HMOs at the end of the academic year, unpaid rent and antisocial behaviour.
Source: GOV.UK: Renters' Rights Act overview for tenants. Checked 18/10/2026. In force from 01/05/2026.
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