When can a landlord evict a tenant under the Rent Restriction Act?

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• For grounds like unpaid rent, nuisance or subletting, proving the ground is not enough: the Tribunal must also think eviction is reasonable.
• A notice to quit must be in writing and at least one month ending at the end of a tenancy month, but the Tribunal won't throw it out over small technicalities.
• Other eviction ground: The tenant gave notice to quit and, relying on it, the landlord agreed to sell or let the house to someone else.
• Other eviction ground: The tenant sublet all or part of the house for more rent than the Act allows.
• Other eviction ground: The house is reasonably needed by a local authority or public body for its legal duties, or for a public-interest purpose. If it is let again after the work, the evicted tenant gets first option.
• Other eviction ground: The landlord used to live in the house, reasonably needs it back as a home for himself, his wife or minor children, and gave the notice in the lease or, without a lease, 3 months' notice to quit.
• Other eviction ground: The tenant or their spouse owns another house that is outside this Act, and the landlord gave 12 months' notice to quit plus an option (to be taken up within 6 months) of a 3-year tenancy at a rent the Tribunal sets if you can't agree.
• Other eviction ground: The landlord let the house for a fixed period with the Tribunal's consent and needs it back at the end for himself, his wife or minor children, or a full-time employee.
• Other eviction ground: The house is overcrowded, or is for any reason a danger to the building or the neighbours.
• Other eviction ground: A former tenant who was unlawfully thrown out applies to get the house back. You are then made a party, and if you must leave the Tribunal can order the landlord to compensate you.