Section 21

Possession - Section 8 and Section 21

The tenancy agreement started on the 6th of January 2014.


The tenant at the time was entitled to housing benefit.


The tenancy agreement was initially for 6 months then it turned into a rolling one month contract.


The tenant has recently started work so her housing benefits have stopped and she wants the local authority to re-house her into a smaller more affordable accommodation. The local authority is reluctant to find alternative accommodation unless I take steps to get the tenant to move out.

Am I right in thinking that if I issued the section 21 b notice on the 6th of January 2014 then I could take steps to get her to leave any time after the 6th of July 2014?.

The tenant wants me to write a letter to her stating that I want possession of the house by the 6th of October 2014.

Do I need to fill in any other forms to present to the tenant or should I provide a letter asking her to leave?.

What would be the easiest and fastest way to regain possession and ensure that the local authority will re house the tenant?.

Thank You