Grounds for Possession(GFP)

Grounds for Possession (GFP) is a set of legal requirements which a landlord must satisfy in order to lawfully evict a tenant from a property in the United Kingdom. These requirements are outlined in the Housing Act 1988 and the Housing Act 1996, and must be met in order to obtain a possession order from the court. GFP is designed to protect tenants from unfair eviction and to ensure that landlords are not able to evict tenants without good cause.

The scope of GFP includes a number of different grounds which landlords can use to seek an eviction, such as rent arrears, breach of tenancy agreement, nuisance, and illegal activity. GFP also includes more specific grounds, such as where a landlord can evict a tenant if they are planning to sell the property or if they wish to live in the property themselves.

Overall, GFP provides a set of legal guidelines for landlords and tenants to follow when seeking or defending an eviction. It is important for both