Who can move in under Ground 1?
Ground 1 can apply where the landlord or a close family member intends to occupy the property as an only or principal home, subject to the statutory wording and conditions.
Aligned with section 8 possession framework in England
A statutory notice seeking possession of a property let on an assured tenancy where the landlord or a close family member requires the property as their only or principal home. If you previously would have served a Section 21 notice, find out which Section 8 ground applies to your situation at /section-21-abolished. Mandatory ground under the Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
Ground 1 under Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1988 can be used where the landlord or a close family member intends to occupy as an only or principal home, subject to statutory conditions and timing rules.
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A Section 8 Ground 1 schedule sets out particulars and statutory consequence information to accompany Form 3A when possession is sought because the landlord or a qualifying family member intends to move in.
Use this schedule when serving Form 3A on Ground 1 and you need a structured statement of occupancy intention, statutory timing and restriction warnings.
Last updated: 29 April 2026
Ground 1 can apply where the landlord or a close family member intends to occupy the property as an only or principal home, subject to the statutory wording and conditions.
No. A 12-month protected period applies before this route can normally be used in scope cases.
No. This schedule accompanies Form 3A and does not replace the prescribed notice itself.
Other documents commonly used alongside this one.
Schedule accompanying Form 3A for Section 8 Ground 1A intent to sell notices.
Schedule accompanying Form 3A for Section 8 Ground 8 (mandatory) and Ground 10 (discretionary) rent arrears notices.
Schedule accompanying Form 3A for Section 8 Ground 14 anti-social behaviour allegations.
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This notice is served on [tenant_names] in relation to [property_address].
The intended occupier is [occupier_name], described as [occupier_relationship], and intends to occupy as their only or principal home.
Ground 1 is relied on because [occupier_name] intends to move from [occupier_current_address] on or after [intended_move_in_date].
From service on [date_of_service], proceedings may begin on [earliest_proceedings_date] and should be issued by [latest_application_date].
This notice is signed by [signatory_name] acting as [signatory_capacity] and dated [notice_date].
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