section 21 Archives - Property118

One-third figure made of British pound notes symbolising rising rents in England

Rent rises affect one in three tenants since rental reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd April 2026, 5 hours ago | 0

Nearly a third of tenants in England have experienced rent rises since the Renters’ Rights Act received Royal Assent six...

Eviction notice document crossed out with red X symbolising end of no-fault evictions

Minister denies eviction surge ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st April 2026, 20 hours ago | 5

The housing minister has claimed the government does not expect a spike in Section 21 notices ahead of the Renters’...

Tenant leaving apartment building with eviction notice sign and belongings piled outside in London housing crisis

Landlords accused of rushing evictions ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 15

Charities claim an eviction surge is under way as landlords rush to evict tenants before the Renters’ Rights Act takes...

Graphic showing charity donation jar, megaphone and policy notebook questioning Shelter’s role as charity, campaigner or policy actor.

Is Shelter still a housing charity?

Author: Mark Alexander

31st March 2026, 3 weeks ago | 4

What exactly is Shelter? Most donors believe they know the answer. The name itself suggests a simple mission: providing shelter...

Model house chained with padlock beneath falling arrows, symbolising decline in Section 21 repossessions

Landlords issue fewer Section 21 claims ahead of ban

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th March 2026, 4 weeks ago | 2

Section 21 repossession cases have fallen ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force, according to government figures. Data...

Eviction notice placed in a file marked “Past,” symbolising landlord decisions on serving Section 21 notices

We are being forced to evict a tenant that we want to keep?

Author: Readers Question

17th March 2026, 1 month ago | 8

We have a tenant who caused a problem by living in a mess and was reported to the council. We...

Reform UK is right to target the flawed Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Landlord Crusader

27th February 2026, 2 months ago | 4

Reform UK’s pledge to repeal the Renters’ Rights Act and John Lewis exiting its much-trumpeted build to rent fiasco shows...

Politicians discussing the Renters’ Rights Act outside Parliament with microphones and briefing papers

NRLA chief calls on government to avoid unhelpful rhetoric on Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 1

The government should avoid unhelpful rhetoric when communicating with landlords about the Renters’ Rights Act, a landlord association has claimed....

Scales of justice balancing a Renters’ Rights Act document against landlords beside an exit sign

Conservative councillor warns Renters’ Rights Act will penalise good landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

The Renters’ Rights Act runs the risk of rewarding the unscrupulous and penalising responsible landlords, claims a Conservative councillor. Writing...

Wealthy investor lounging on piles of cash above two rental homes, symbolising profit-driven landlords replacing smaller ones

Small landlords will be forced out of PRS and replaced by money-motivated landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th January 2026, 4 months ago | 15

Small landlords who care about their tenants will sell up in 2026 and be replaced by “money-motivated landlords” due to...

Removal van loaded with boxes and furniture outside a rented home, illustrating tenant moves and eviction trends

Fewer renters moving as section 21 notices decrease – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 2

A new Generation Rent survey reveals a decline in Section 21 notices and a drop in rent increases. In a...

EPC certificate and energy efficiency rating chart highlighting questions around Section 21 eviction rules

Is Section 21 valid if the EPC was served late but before notice?

Author: Readers Question

19th December 2025, 4 months ago | 1

Hi, I’ve served a Section 21 notice on a tenant and I’m getting conflicting advice regarding the EPC validity and...

Businessman trapped between two walls symbolizing landlords under pressure from new property legislation

The second crucial deadline for section 21 notices and Making Tax Digital?

Author: Readers Question

17th December 2025, 4 months ago | 0

Most, if not all, landlords understand that from 1 May 2026, the section 21 route to exit the Private Rented...

Maybe landlords should have all served Section 21 notices in 2022?

Author: Readers Question

12th December 2025, 4 months ago | 8

Rachel Reeves told MPs on the Treasury Select Committee that she had “narrowed the gap” between earnings from work and...

Stressed renter facing rising housing and energy efficiency pressures amid EPC upgrade concerns

EPC C targets could put renters at risk without stronger protections – ACORN

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th December 2025, 4 months ago | 14

A tenant group has welcomed the proposed minimum energy efficiency standards of EPC C targets but warns renters could risk...

Gavel and hourglass symbolising court delays in landlord possession cases

Landlords face lengthy court delays ahead of Section 21 abolition

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 5 months ago | 2

Landlords continue to wait weeks to gain court hearings to regain possession, as the Renters’ Rights Act could trigger an...

Man in business suit standing beside overflowing basket of paperwork with floating sheets symbolising unprepared letting agents

Letting agents unprepared for Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2025, 5 months ago | 0

One in three letting agents has admitted they have taken no steps to prepare for the implementation of the Renters’...

Refund policy graphic with house keys illustrating unexpected rent refunds

Rent refund to all tenants years after S21 eviction?

Author: Readers Question

21st November 2025, 5 months ago | 6

Do any landlords know why several former tenants (who each rented a self-contained flat within a very large house) might...

Property expert warns landlords rushing Section 21 evictions before ban

Landlords race to serve notices ahead of Section 21 abolition – Landlord Action

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 5 months ago | 1

Landlord Action has reported its busiest month in more than two years, with instructions from landlords to serve eviction notices...

Group standing before a TV displaying “Fake News” to illustrate media bias in housing policy debate

Why the Renters Rights Act is a sham akin to agenda led BBC Journalism?

Author: Readers Question

20th November 2025, 5 months ago | 10

The BBC has admitted to skewing evidence to give an exaggerated or false picture of Trump. Unfortunately, the desire to...

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