Section 21, Section 8 and Section 13

These common tenancy notices are Government prescribed forms available to download from their website. This resource offers a little more information into each one and where you need to go to download them.

Gov.uk Form 6A, Section 21

Section 21, Section 8 and Section 13 are all prescribed forms so landlords/agents operating in England must ensure they use the correct version before serving them. 

Section 21 (Form 6A)

This form should be used where a no fault possession of accommodation let under an assured shorthold tenancy is sought under section 21(1) or (4) of the Housing Act 1988. Must be used when giving notice on all tenancies which start on or after 1 October 2015 and can be used to bring existing tenancies to an end after that date.

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Section 21 notice (form 6A)
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20 Sep 2019
Fact sheet: Changes to Section 21 notices

The Deregulation Act 2015 introduces a number of important changes to when a landlord may serve a Section 21 Notice in order to regain possession of their property.

Section 8 (Form 3)

Used when the tenant has breached the tenancy agreement, such as being in rent arrears or for anti-social behaviour. It provides grounds for possession under the Housing Act 1988.

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Section 8 notice (form 3)
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06 Sep 2023
What is covered under a Section 8 Notice?

In England, the process of evicting a tenant for arrears (unpaid rent) is governed by the Housing Act 1988, as amended by the Coronavirus Act 2020. The specific steps and timelines involved can vary depending on the circumstances and the type of tenancy.

Section 13 (Form 4)

Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988 allows a landlord to raise the rent on a periodic assured or assured shorthold tenancy by giving the tenant a notice of increase in the prescribed form.

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Section 13 notice (form 4)
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28 Sep 2023
How to serve a Section 13 notice of rent increase

Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988 allows a landlord to raise the rent on a periodic assured or assured shorthold tenancy by giving the tenant a notice of increase in the prescribed form.

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