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Section 8 Ground 6 (demolition or reconstruction) tenant defence walkthrough 2026
29 May 2026

Section 8 Ground 6 (demolition or reconstruction) tenant defence walkthrough 2026

Ground 6 lets a landlord seek possession to demolish or substantially reconstruct the property. It is mandatory, so it carries strict conditions that a tenant can test, plus a built-in entitlement to removal expenses. This walkthrough is the tenant-side defence: the conditions the landlord must meet, the alternatives a landlord must rule out, and a request-for-particulars letter you can adapt.

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