Ground 6

What must be proved: 
a) The landlord intends to demolish, reconstruct, or carry out substantial works to the whole or a significant part of the property. The works must be significant — routine maintenance or minor refurbishments are not enough. 

b) The landlord cannot reasonably carry out the works while the tenant remains in occupation. There must be a genuine need for vacant possession to safely or feasibly perform the planned works. 

c) The landlord must intend to carry out the works shortly after possession is granted. The intention must be firm and not speculative, with concrete plans in place.

Notice that landlord might seek possession under this ground

1. No requirement to inform the tenant before the tenancy starts. 

Restrictions: Ground 6 cannot be used if

1. The landlord purchased the property during the tenancy, or

2. The tenant succeeded a regulated tenancy (i.e., inherited a protected tenancy). 

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.