SCHEDULE 3EVICTION GROUNDS

PART 1LET PROPERTY REQUIRED FOR ANOTHER PURPOSE

Landlord intends to refurbish

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1

It is an eviction ground that the landlord intends to carry out significantly disruptive works to, or in relation to, the let property.

2

The First-tier Tribunal F1mustF1may find that the eviction ground named by sub-paragraph (1) applies if—

a

the landlord intends to refurbish the let property (or any premises of which the let property forms part),

b

the landlord is entitled to do so, F2and

c

it would be impracticable for the tenant to continue to occupy the property given the nature of the refurbishment intended by the landlordF3, and

d

the Tribunal is satisfied that it is reasonable to issue an eviction order on account of those facts.

3

Evidence tending to show that the landlord has the intention mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)(a) includes (for example)—

a

any planning permission which the intended refurbishment would require,

b

a contract between the landlord and an architect or a builder which concerns the intended refurbishment.