A Section 21 notice is 'no fault' possession for assured shorthold tenancies. Strict rules apply: deposit protection, licensing and gas safety certificates must all be in order.
A Section 8 notice is based on grounds, most commonly rent arrears of at least two months. You can dispute the arrears figure and offer a repayment plan at the court hearing.
Free rent-arrears help is available through local councils, Shelter and debt help services — often the earlier you engage, the more options remain open.
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