Ground 4

What must be proved: 
a) The tenancy is for a fixed term of not more than 12 months. 
(The tenancy agreement must be for a defined period of 12 months or less. If the tenancy is for longer than 12 months, or is periodic, this ground does not apply.)

b) During the 12 months before the start of the tenancy, the property was occupied as a student let. 
(This means the property was used to house students under agreements granted by a specified educational institution or an approved housing provider, and those students must have been pursuing or intending to pursue a course of study.)

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 4.  

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.