arrears on the date that the Section 8 notice is served and on the date of the hearing. Where rent is due weekly or fortnightly, at least eight weeks' rent must be in arrears. Where rent is due monthly, at least two months’ rent must be in arrears. Where rent is due quarterly, at least a quarter's rent must be in arrears by more than three months. Where rent is due yearly, at least three months' rent must be in arrears by more than three months. Discretionary grounds Ground 9: alternative accommodation This ground states that alternative accommodation will be available for the tenant in the case that the possession order is made and that the landlord has to pay reasonable removal expenses. Ground 9 cannot be served during the fixed term period. Ground 10: rent arrears Used when any amount of rent is due on the date that the Section 8 notice is served and is still due on the date that proceedings begin. Ground 11: regular failure to pay rent Used when the tenant has failed on a regular basis to pay the rent. Rent does not have to be in arrears on the date that the Section 8 notice is served. Ground 12: breach of tenancy agreement Used when there has been a breach of any term of the tenancy agreement. Ground 13: neglect of property Used when the property has been neglected by the tenant, sub-tenant or someone living in the property with the tenant who the tenant has not removed and as a result the condition of the property has deteriorated. Ground 14: anti-social behaviour Used when the tenant has caused problems with neighbours, visitors or anyone else; has used the property for illegal or immoral purposes and received a conviction for this; or has received a conviction for an indictable offence in or near the property. Ground 14a: domestic violence Used when the property is occupied by a couple and one member of the couple has left due to violence or threats from the other partner towards the partner who has left or a member of their family who was residing in the property. This ground only applies to property which is owned by a charitable housing trust or registered social landlord. Ground 15: poor treatment of furnishings Used when the furniture in the property has been treated badly by the tenant or by