Ground 14a

The landlord must prove that: 

a) One member of a couple has left the property because of violence or threats of violence from the other partner.
This includes physical or emotional abuse that caused the partner to feel unsafe remaining in the home. 

b) The partner who left is unlikely to return to the property.
This can be established by evidence of long-term separation, fear of return, or protective orders. 

c) At least one member of the couple must be a tenant.
The tenancy must involve the couple, either jointly or solely. 

d) The perpetrator may have targeted a family member of the partner, causing the partner to leave.
Abuse aimed at someone closely connected to the victim, such as a child or parent, may also qualify. 

Possession during fixed term
An order for possession on Ground 14A can take effect during a fixed term if a term in the tenancy agreement allows it. 

Notice period
The minimum notice period the landlord must give under Ground 14A is two weeks. The landlord must also take steps to serve a copy of the notice on the partner who left and any joint tenant who lives elsewhere. The court may waive this requirement if it considers it just and equitable. 

Reasonable to order possession
Even if the ground is proved, the court must be satisfied that it is reasonable to order possession.