Is Section 21 Still Valid? No — It Was Abolished in 2026
Section 21 no-fault evictions were abolished on 1 May 2026. What that means, what happened to notices served before the cut-off, and how to gain possession now.
Section 21 no-fault evictions were abolished on 1 May 2026. What that means, what happened to notices served before the cut-off, and how to gain possession now.
Get the answer to ‘Do I need to keep historic gas certificates once I have the latest one?’ as a landlord. Understand your obligations.
Key takeaways: Last reviewed: 11 March 2026Primary sources: GOV.UK/ICO and official guidance. Understanding Making Tax Digital (MTD) for landlords Making
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Finding out that your tenant has sublet your property to someone else without your permission can be a shock. As
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Every year in England and Wales, people spend £2.4 billion on cannabis. This huge number shows how much illegal cannabis
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