Ground 1

What must be proved: 
a) The landlord (or a joint landlord) lived in the property as their only or principal home before the tenancy began, or 
b) The landlord now requires the property as their only or principal home (for themselves or their spouse/civil partner). 
c) The landlord must not have purchased the property during the tenancy. 

Notice that landlord might seek possession under this ground 

1. The landlord must have told the tenant before the tenancy began—in writing—that they might seek possession under Ground 1. 

2. The court has discretion to waive the written notice requirement if the tenant was clearly made aware in another way. 

Possession during fixed term 
Not allowed. 

Minimum notice period that landlord will seek possession using this ground  
Two months. 

Mandatory Ground 
As this is a mandatory ground, if the landlord proves the ground, the court must order possession. There is no power vested in the court to consider ‘reasonableness’ of granting possession in relation to this mandatory ground if the landlord is able to prove the requirements of the Ground.