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Section 21 no-fault evictions are now illegal. Your landlord needs a legal reason and specific forms.
Landlords can only raise rent once a year, using Form 4A, with 2 months notice. Has yours done this correctly?
Your deposit must be protected in a government scheme. Deductions must be itemised and agreed. We can draft the letter.
This is now unlawful. Landlords cannot turn away tenants on benefits or with children.
You now have the right to request a pet. Landlords must give a valid reason in writing if they refuse.
Admin fees, referencing fees, and upfront cleaning fees are all banned under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
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"My landlord gave me a section 21 notice dated 5 May 2026. Do I have to leave?"
Answer
No. This notice has no legal effect. Section 21 no-fault evictions were abolished on 1 May 2026 under the Renters Rights Act. Any section 21 notice served on or after that date is unlawful, regardless of what your tenancy agreement says. Your landlord cannot evict you based on this notice. They would need to start again using a section 8 notice, which requires a valid legal reason such as rent arrears or antisocial behaviour. You should write to your landlord confirming that you are aware the notice is invalid. We can draft that letter for you. If your landlord attempts to remove you, change your locks, or cut off utilities without a court order, contact your local council and the police immediately. This is a criminal offence.
Source: GOV.UK, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, updated 1 May 2026
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