This practice note sets out the procedures for terminating an assured shorthold tenancy (AST) of premises in England by the service of a notice under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 (HA 1988) and the legal and practical issues that may arise.

For an overview of the procedures for terminating an AST of premises in England and the legal and practical issues that may arise generally, see Practice note, Ending an assured shorthold tenancy.

For guidance on the legal and practical issues that may arise by the service of a notice under section 8 of the HA 1988, see Practice note, HA 1988: Ending an assured shorthold tenancy: section 8 notice.

For information on obtaining a court order for possession of property occupied for residential purposes, see Practice note, CPR 55 procedure for possession of residential property.