How to Evict a Tenant in 2026 - The Complete Section 8 Guide for UK Landlords

Section 21 is gone. If you need your property back, Section 8 is now your only route — and the rules have changed significantly under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

This guide was written by a private landlord who has been through a rent arrears eviction from start to finish, including the part nobody talks about: the council telling the tenant to stay put and wait for the bailiffs.

Inside you'll find: every Section 8 ground explained in plain English · the new 3-month arrears threshold · how to serve a valid notice · the court process step by step · what to expect on eviction day · and how to protect yourself financially during the months it takes.

No legal jargon. No theory. Just what actually happens — and what to do at every stage.