Solicitors report late flood of no-fault evictions before ban in England
Solicitors in England report a surge in last-minute section 21 no-fault eviction notices ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act ban taking effect on Friday. The new law aims to make renting fairer by ending no-fault evictions, limiting rent increases, and improving tenant protections. Tenants and landlords are reacting to the changes, with many tenants staying in homes due to housing shortages and landlords rushing to serve notices before the deadline.
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One solicitor said many tenants were choosing to stay put until receiving a warrant of possession because of a lack of available housing elsewhere. Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The ObserverView image in fullscreenOne solicitor said many tenants were choosing to stay put until receiving a warrant of possession because of a lack of available housing elsewhere. Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The ObserverHousingSolicitors report late flood of no-fault evictions before ban in EnglandAdvice charity also helping thousands of tenants before Renters’ Rights Act comes into force on FridayJessica Murray Social affairs correspondentThu 30 Apr 2026 17.30 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSolicitors say they have been inundated with requests to serve last-minute section 21 no-fault eviction notices before…
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