What is the difference between Ground 8 and Ground 10?
Ground 8 is mandatory if statutory arrears thresholds are met at service and hearing. Ground 10 is discretionary and can still be pleaded where any arrears are unpaid.
Aligned with section 8 possession framework in England
Combined mandatory and discretionary rent arrears notice. Ground 8 (3+ months) and Ground 10 (any arrears). Four weeks’ notice.
Ground 8 (mandatory) and Ground 10 (discretionary) under Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1988 are commonly relied on for rent arrears possession claims. Ground 8 depends on meeting statutory arrears thresholds, while Ground 10 can operate where any arrears are due.
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A Particulars and Statutory Consequences Schedule for Form 3A that records rent arrears particulars when relying on Ground 8 and (optionally) Ground 10 under section 8.
Use this schedule when serving Form 3A for rent arrears and you need structured arrears particulars, threshold calculations, and statutory warning context in one document.
Last updated: 29 April 2026
Ground 8 is mandatory if statutory arrears thresholds are met at service and hearing. Ground 10 is discretionary and can still be pleaded where any arrears are unpaid.
No. It is a schedule only and must accompany the prescribed Form 3A notice.
This schedule applies a 28-day period from service, with proceedings date guidance shown as 28 days plus one day.
Other documents commonly used alongside this one.
Section 8 possession notice — landlord or family occupation (Ground 1).
Schedule accompanying Form 3A for Section 8 Ground 14 anti-social behaviour allegations.
Form 4A-equivalent Section 13 statutory notice for assured periodic tenancies.
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This schedule accompanies Form 3A and does not replace the prescribed notice form.
Ground 8 statutory wording is included, with Ground 10 wording included where selected as a discretionary backstop.
This section sets out rent, arrears, UC deduction handling, qualifying arrears, and threshold position.
Where included, this section confirms arrears remain due and Ground 10 is relied upon as a discretionary backstop.
Proceedings date guidance is calculated from service using a four-week (28 day) period.
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