Section 8 Notice Generator

Create a valid Form 3 notice seeking possession

This free tool generates a Section 8 notice (Form 3) with your selected grounds, tenant details, and dates. Complete the form below and download a ready-to-serve notice.

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Important: This tool creates a notice based on your inputs. You are responsible for ensuring the grounds apply to your situation and serving the notice correctly. Consider legal advice for complex cases.

Landlord Details

Tenant Details

Tenancy Details

Select Grounds for Possession

Select all grounds that apply. Mandatory grounds (if proven, court must grant possession). Discretionary grounds (court decides if reasonable).

Mandatory Grounds

Discretionary Grounds

Notice Details

Calculated automatically based on grounds

About Section 8 Notices

A Section 8 notice (officially Form 3) is the legal document landlords use to begin eviction proceedings based on specific grounds. Unlike Section 21 (no-fault), Section 8 requires you to prove grounds at court.

Notice periods by ground

  • 2 weeks: Grounds 7A, 14, 14A (antisocial behaviour)
  • 2 months: Grounds 1, 2 (prior notice required)
  • 2 weeks: Ground 8 (2+ months arrears)
  • 2 weeks: Grounds 10, 11, 12, 13, 17
  • 4 months: Ground 1A, 6 (after RRA)

Important reminders

  • Serve on ALL named tenants
  • Keep proof of service (recorded delivery receipt)
  • Notice valid for 12 months from service
  • Court proceedings must start after the notice expires
  • Consider mediation before court action

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