A Statutory Tenancy begins if a protected tenant remains in the property at the end of contractual term following a valid notice to quit or a notice of rent increase. The same terms and conditions will apply.
The landlord can only apply for possession once the tenancy becomes statutory. Schedule 15 of the Rent Act 1977 contains the grounds on which a possession can be sought.
If the landlord can prove a breach in the terms of the tenancy than a court must order that the tenant gives up possession.
Discretion can be used by the court in regard to the facts to determine if a possession order is made or not.
