Demoted tenancy

[2] In 2024, the UK government introduced legislation to abolish demoted tenancies, but it did not pass into law due to the early general election.

A social landlord can apply to their county court for a demotion order.

[3] This is often done when tenants or their visitors engage in repeated anti-social behavior,[3] break terms of the tenancy agreement,[4] or use premises for unlawful purposes.

Demoted tenants lose the Right to Buy and time spent as a demoted tenant does not count towards the three year qualifying period for the right to buy.

[6] Possession orders are more likely to be granted while demoted tenancy is present,[3] making eviction much easier for landlords.