The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolished Section 21 notices from 1 May 2026, for existing tenancies as well as new ones. Possession now runs on Section 8 grounds — a legal reason a court can grant possession — with pre-conditions that must be in place before a notice is valid.
Read the source: Renters' Rights Act 2025 — legislation.gov.uk ↗
Summarised from the official record linked above; figures are as the source states them. Added 1 May 2026.
Possession
Since 1 May 2026 possession runs only on Section 8 grounds; compliance gaps can bar a possession order. Read the guide →
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