Ground 3

What must be proved: 
a) The tenancy must be for a fixed term not exceeding 8 months. 
(This means the tenancy agreement must clearly state a term of eight months or less. If the agreement is for more than 8 months, or is periodic, this ground cannot apply.) 

b) The property must have been occupied for holiday purposes at some point during the 12 months before the start of the tenancy. 
(This refers to actual, short-term holiday use — not general residential use. For example, being let out for vacation stays through Airbnb, holiday cottages, or to individuals clearly using the property for leisure break)

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 3.

2. The court has no discretion to waive this requirement. 

Possession during fixed term 
Not allowed. 

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

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.