Types of Tenancy - Assured Tenancies

Where the tenancy is ‘assured’ (not shorthold) and is in the fixed term or periodic, the section 21 procedure does not apply, and the landlord can only bring the tenancy to an end on specific grounds. Most landlords will need to take specialist legal advice before proceeding.

The section 8 notice (which relies on the grounds for possession) is available on an assured tenancy in the same way they are available with an assured shorthold tenancy - both during a fixed term or periodic. Please refer to the appropriate part of this handbook.