evidence that the landlord intends to leave their current home. Ground 1 cannot be served during the fixed term period. Ground 2: mortgage repossession Used when the property is subject to a mortgage that existed before the start of the tenancy, and the lender wants to repossess the property. Ground 3: holiday let Used when the tenancy is for a period of a maximum of eight months and the property was occupied as a holiday let within the period of twelve months prior to the start of the tenancy. Written notice must be given before or at the start of the tenancy that possession might be recovered based on this ground. Ground 3 cannot be served during the fixed term period. Ground 4: property tied to an educational institution Used when the tenancy is for a period of no more than twelve months and the property belongs to an educational institution. Written notice must be given before or at the start of the tenancy that possession might be recovered based on this ground. Ground 4 cannot be served during the fixed term period. Ground 5: housing for a minister of religion Used when the property is being used by a minister of religion and is required for another minister. Written notice must be given before or at the start of the tenancy that possession might be recovered based on this ground. Ground 5 cannot be served during the fixed term period. Ground 6: refurbishment Used when the landlord wants to reconstruct, demolish or carry out works on part or all of the property which cannot go ahead with the tenant there, perhaps because the tenant will not allow access. If this ground is used, the landlord has to pay reasonable removal costs. Ground 6 cannot be served during the fixed term period. Ground 7: death of the tenant Used when the previous tenant has deceased and the tenancy has passed to a new tenant but the new tenant does not have the right to carry on with the tenancy. Proceedings must be brought within twelve months following the death of the tenant, or within twelve months of the landlord becoming aware of the death of the tenant. Ground 7A: conviction for serious offence Ground 7B: service on landlord of notice by Secretary of State in respect of illegal immigrants Ground 8: rent arrears Used when the rent is still in