PROVING EVICTION GROUNDS IN THE FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL

One of the main facets of the new Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) is that it offers increased security of tenure to tenants. An order for eviction will only be granted where a landlord can convince the First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) that one of the legislated eviction grounds is established. The Tribunal needs to be persuaded, with evidence, that the landlord is entitled to end the tenancy.

How do private landlords prove that they have a ground for eviction?

It essentially depends on the ground being relied on. There are 18 grounds in totoal.

However, some documents will need to be provided in all matters, regardless of the reasons for eviction. These include:

• A signed copy of the Private Residential Tenancy
• A copy of the Notice to Leave served on the tenant
• Proof of appropriate service of the Notice to Leave

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