Launching 1 May 2026
The compliance platform built for UK landlords.
Ground8 keeps landlords and letting agencies legally protected — with automated compliance tracking, an immutable evidence chain, and alerts before deadlines become fines. Built for the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
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What changed and why it matters.
Section 21 is abolished from 1 May 2026. That means every possession case now requires you to prove a Section 8 ground in tribunal. The most common one landlords reach for is Ground 8, which covers rent arrears. Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, the threshold has increased. You now need 3 months of arrears at both the date you serve notice and the date of the court hearing, up from 2 months. If your tenant pays down just enough before the hearing, your mandatory ground is gone.
There is also a new Ground 8A, which applies where a tenant has been at least 2 months in arrears on 3 separate occasions within 3 years, even if they are currently under the threshold. It is designed exactly for tenants who repeatedly fall behind then catch up to avoid eviction. Most landlords have not heard of it. Most software does not track it.
Before you can serve any Section 8 notice, courts will reject your claim if your deposit is not correctly protected. This applies to all tenancies, including ones that started years ago, and it applies even on mandatory grounds. One missing piece of paperwork can void a valid eviction claim and cost you months of lost rent while you start the process over.
What Ground8 does.
Ground8 is built around one job: keeping you on the right side of UK landlord law.
Compliance Tracking
Live compliance scores for every property. Know exactly where you stand — before a fine does.
Deadline Alerts
Automatic reminders before certificates expire. Never face a penalty for a missed renewal.
Document Vault
Encrypted, access-controlled storage for all your property documents and evidence.
Evidence Chain
Cryptographic proof of every action — legally admissible records built automatically with every step you take.
Tenant Portal
A self-service portal where tenants submit requests, report hazards, and upload documents.
Agency Compliance
Portfolio-wide compliance monitoring for letting agencies — with landlord chase workflows and full management mode.
Stay compliant. Avoid the fines.
Ground8 tracks your gas safety, EPC, electrical, and Right-to-Rent obligations so nothing slips through the gap. One Right-to-Rent breach costs up to £20,000. Ground8 costs £29.99 a month.
Landlord sign inYour agency carries the compliance liability too
When you manage a property on behalf of a landlord, the obligations follow you. Ground8 gives you portfolio-wide compliance monitoring, automated landlord chase workflows, and a full evidence chain — so you can prove you acted when it mattered.
Free portfolio audit (fewer than 3 weeks until Section 21 is abolished)
Give us your managed property addresses. We'll surface expiring certificates, Section 8 evidence gaps, and total portfolio exposure. 20-minute call, zero obligation.
Works alongside Goodlord, Reapit, and Alto
Your CRM and spreadsheets track tenancies. They don't build tribunal-grade evidence packs. Ground8 does.
See agency pricing →Common questions about the new Section 8 rules.
Your first tribunal case is closer than you think.
Every landlord in England faces a compliance deadline in May 2026. Ground8 gets you ready.
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