Damage, subletting and other breaches

Damage, subletting and other breaches

1. 1

   Document it

   Photos, the check-in inventory, messages, listings (for subletting), and a written warning to the tenant.

2. 2

   What's happened?

   Broken a term (e.g. subletting)Ground 12.

   Property damaged or neglectedGround 13 (Ground 15 for furniture).

   Lied to get the tenancyGround 17 (e.g. fake references or income).
3. 3

   Serve the Section 8 notice (Form 3A)

   All these grounds are discretionary.

   ⏱ 2 weeks' notice

4. 4

   Court claim and hearing

   The judge decides if possession is reasonable and may make a suspended order instead — strong evidence matters.

   ⏱ Court fee £415

5. ✓

   Possession, and claim the damage

   Claim damage costs from the deposit through the scheme, or as a money claim.

Checked against official sources on 2 November 2026 · General information, not legal advice · landlordwala.com/diagrams/damage-breach