How the Renters’ Rights Act changes tenant evictions for North London landlords
If you let property in North London, the way you end a private tenancy has changed for good. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025, whose main private rented sector rules took effect on 1 May 2026, has abolished Section 21 no-fault evictions for new and existing private tenancies in England. Apart from short transitional cases where […]
Missed the May 2026 tenancy statement deadline? How to avoid landlord fines this month
If you let a property in England and did not give your tenants the official Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet by 31 May 2026, act now. Late service does not erase the missed deadline, but it can help reduce the risk of the breach continuing and shows that you have taken steps to comply. The […]
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 […]
Rent Repayment Orders Explained: When Tenants Can Claim and What Landlords Should Do First
Rent repayment orders, commonly called RROs, are one of the strongest enforcement tools available to tenants in the private rented sector. They allow tenants, and in some cases local authorities, to recover rent from a landlord who has committed certain housing offences. Since 1 May 2026, the rules have become even more significant because the […]
Defending EPA claims: access refusal, misuse/condensation arguments, and betterment
If you are defending a housing claim under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, it helps to get clear on 1 thing straight away: this is not just a routine repairs complaint dressed up in different language. In an EPA case, the court is looking at whether the condition complained of amounts to a statutory nuisance […]
Court reform & redress schemes: will they speed up or slow down possession?
If you are trying to recover possession of a property, speed matters. Every extra week can mean more rent arrears, more uncertainty and more pressure on your cash flow. So it is no surprise that landlords, agents and housing professionals keep asking the same question: will court reform and redress schemes make possession easier, or […]
Pets, deposits, and rent-related reforms: knock-on effects for possession risk
If you let residential property in England, the conversation around “pets” is no longer just about scratched doors or muddy carpets. It now sits right alongside deposit caps, limits on rent in advance, tighter rules on rent increases, and the end of Section 21. Put all of that together, and the practical question becomes simple: […]
Notice periods under a reformed regime: comparing today’s rules with proposals
If you’re a landlord, tenant, or letting agent, “notice” is where most possession plans either succeed or fall apart. Get the date wrong, use the wrong form, or rely on the wrong ground, and you can lose weeks (sometimes months) before you’re back on track. With Section 21 abolition now confirmed to start on 1 […]
Section 21 abolition proposals: likely timelines, transition arrangements, and risk planning
If you’re a landlord or letting agent, Section 21 has historically been the “clean” route to regain possession when a tenancy simply isn’t working. The direction of travel is now clear: Section 21 “no-fault” possession is being removed, and the system is shifting to a new baseline where you’ll need a defined legal ground to […]
Strengthened Section 8 grounds: arrears, ASB, and sale/occupation – what’s changing?
With Section 21 “no-fault” evictions being phased out,landlords in England will rely far more on strengthened Section 8 grounds to regain possession. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, with key changes due to commence by regulations during 2026. Here’s what’s coming and how to prepare. Arrears: clearer thresholds and […]