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UK Renters Right Act bans no fault evictions for 12 months but expands landlord grounds for possession
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Published on 16 May 2026
No fault Section 21 is gone, but not what you think
England’s Renters Right Act begins in phases from May 1, 2026, replacing the criticized “no fault” Section 21 route with a new framework. Tenants get a 12-month protected window at the start of a tenancy, during which landlords cannot evict for personal use or to sell. The Act also expands landlord possession grounds under a revamped Section 8, including mandatory cases like rent arrears of at least three months and discretionary cases such as false information—always requiring court evidence and formal enforcement.
- 12-month eviction shield starts at the beginning of each tenancy
- Landlords cannot evict for personal use or sale during that period
- Section 21 is abolished, but “no fault” power is effectively reshaped
- Mandatory grounds include tenants owing at least three months rent
- Discretionary grounds can cover issues like false information at intake
- Landlords must still obtain court orders and follow enforcement if tenants stay
Read the full story at The Economic Times
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The Economic Times