SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5 Grounds for Possession of Houses let on Assured Tenancies

Part II Grounds on which Sheriff may order Possession

Ground 10

The following conditions are fulfilled—

a

the tenant has given a notice to quit which has expired; and

b

the tenant has remained in possession of the whole or any part of the house; and

c

proceedings for the recovery of possession have been begun not more than six months after the expiry of the notice to quit; and

d

the tenant is not entitled to possession of the house by virtue of a new tenancy.