Section 21 ‘no fault’ notices were abolished from 1 May 2026 under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
Landlords can no longer use Section 21 to regain possession without a reason. Instead, they must rely on a specific legal ground for possession, such as selling the property, moving into the property themselves, or rent arrears, and follow the correct notice and court process.
Tenants can end an assured periodic tenancy by giving the required notice, normally two months’ written notice.
