{"id":2288,"date":"2025-07-09T21:32:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T20:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.no53legal.uk\/nws\/?p=2288"},"modified":"2025-08-09T23:07:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T22:07:32","slug":"s21-notices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.no53legal.uk\/nws\/archives\/2288","title":{"rendered":"S21 Notices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Changes to the Law<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What does the end of s21 mean for Landlords and Tenants?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

S21 notices, often called ‘no fault evictions’ have long allowed landlords to end tenancies without giving a reason. But that’s changing. Under the Renters’ Rights Bill, s21 is being abolished, marking one of the most significant reforms to housing law in over 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was a s21?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

S21 of the Housing Act 1988 allowed landlords to evict tenants with at least two months’ notice, without needing to prove fault. Whilst intended to offer flexibility, it became controversial, often used to evict tenants who complained about poor conditions or requested repairs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What’s Changing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Renters’ Rights Bill, expected to receive Royal Assent in Autumn 2025, will: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Abolish s21 notices entirely<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Replace fixed term tenancies with open ended periodic tenancies<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Require landlords to use s8 (fault based) grounds for possession<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Introduce new s8 ground, including<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Landlord intends to sell the property<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Landlord or close family member intends to move in<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Tenancy linked to employment has ended.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Stronger Protections for Tenants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>12 month protected period: landlords cannot evict for sale or personal use during the first year of a tenancy<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Extended notice periods: in some cases, landlords must give 4 months’ notice<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Higher rent arrears threshold: mandatory eviction now requires 2 months’ arrears, not 2 as is currently the case.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What Landlords Need to Know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>s21 notices served before the commencement date will remain valid for a limited time<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>After the law takes effect, only s8 can be used to regain possession<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Landlords must ensure full compliance with tenancy documentation and record keeping<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span>The court system is expected to face increased pressure, and delays may increase<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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When Will It Happen?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of today (10th July 2025), the Bill is at the report stage in the House of Lords. If passed this year, the government has pledged at least six months\u2019 notice before implementation. A realistic Commencement Date is likely in early 2026.

The reform aims to rebalance the rental market by offering tenants greater security whilst preserving landlords\u2019 rights to reclaim their property when justified. For both sides, preparation is key.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Written by Lea C, 10th July 2025
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