Ground 1A Landlord-Sale Notice (Single Ground)
Focused single-ground notice for landlords selling a tenanted property. Four months' notice, 12-month protected period, 12-month re-let ban built into the covering guidance.
Rendered from LS-E-008-ground-1a-notice.pdf, the file in your download. Watermark removed on purchase.
- Ground 1A-only Form 3A notice
- Sale-intention evidence checklist
- 12-month re-let-ban timeline
- Tenant covering letter
- Decision memo template
Drafted and checked against: HA 1988 Sch. 2 Ground 1A (inserted by RRA 2025). Held on our regulation-currency register; when the underlying law moves, the template is revised and buyers are notified.
Landlords who know they are selling and only need the Ground 1A notice.
If your case is complex or includes arrears, buy the full Section 8 Pack (LS-E-010).
Reviewed against: HA 1988 Sch. 2 Ground 1A (inserted by RRA 2025)
Applies in England. Each file carries a dated footer so you can prove currency.
Questions about this template
Is this template legally binding?+
The template produces a document that, once completed and signed by the parties, has the same legal effect as any written agreement. LetSafe UK provides self-help templates, not legal advice, for advice on your specific circumstances, consult a regulated solicitor.
Who can I serve this notice on?+
This Ground 1A Landlord-Sale Notice (Single Ground) is designed for service by a private landlord in england. Serve personally, by first-class post, or by the method permitted in the tenancy agreement. Keep a dated copy and proof of service.
What format is the download?+
You receive an editable Microsoft Word (DOCX) file and a typeset PDF immediately after payment. You can fill the DOCX in Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice.
Can I use this template again for another property?+
Yes, the template is licensed for unlimited use by a single private landlord across your own portfolio. It is not licensed for resale or for use by letting agents acting for third parties.
What if the regulation changes?+
Free updates are included for as long as your account exists. We maintain a regulation-currency register and re-issue the template when the underlying law moves, and you get the updated version free via your account.
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