Section 21 Has Gone: What London Landlords And Tenants Need To Know Now
Section 21 “no-fault” evictions have now ended for private rented homes in England. The main tenancy reforms under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 started on 1 May 2026, bringing the biggest practical change to landlord and tenant law since the Housing Act 1988. For London landlords, the way you manage tenancies, increase rent and recover […]
Section 8 notice mistakes that still derail possession claims
If you are relying on a Section 8 notice to recover possession, it is easy to think the real battle starts at the hearing. In practice, many claims are weakened much earlier. A notice can look fine on first reading, but still create a problem because the wrong form was used, the wrong grounds were […]
Possession hearings explained: what landlords should expect on the day and how to prepare
If you are a landlord heading toward a possession hearing, it is normal to feel uncertain about what actually happens in court. In most cases, the hearing is not a dramatic trial. It is usually a short county court appointment where the judge checks the paperwork, considers the tenant’s response, and decides whether to make […]