BoroughReadySection 21 Countdown

Section 21 abolished in

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30 April 2026

After April 30, the only way to evict requires full compliance

Section 21 “no-fault” eviction is being abolished. From 1 May 2026, the only route to possession is Section 8 — which requires your property to be fully compliant.

No compliance = no eviction rights

Under Section 8, courts will check your compliance status. Missing an EICR? No fire risk assessment? Your possession application will be rejected. Problem tenants stay. You pay their legal costs.

What happens when

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Now - 30 Apr

Last window to serve Section 21

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1 May 2026

Section 21 abolished forever

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1-31 May

Must give tenants Information Sheet

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31 Jul 2026

Court deadline for existing Section 21s

Are you Section 8 ready?

Tap each item you already have. Anything unchecked = you can't evict.

6 items missing

You won't be able to evict after May 1 without these.

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