The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to abolishing Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions — but only once the court system is improved.
Although the final legislation is not yet enacted, the intended direction is clear:
➡️ No-fault evictions are being phased out.
So what will replace Section 21 for landlords in Harrow, Hillingdon, and surrounding areas?
What Does Abolishing Section 21 Mean?
Landlords will no longer be able to end a tenancy without giving a legally defined reason. Instead, all evictions will go through an enhanced Section 8 process.
This is intended to make the system:
- More transparent for tenants
- More protective of responsible landlords
- Less open to misuse
What New Grounds Will Support Landlords?
The Government plans to strengthen Section 8 by adding or improving grounds such as:
✔ Selling the property
✔ Moving back into the property
✔ Persistent rent arrears
✔ Anti-social behaviour
✔ Continuous breach of tenancy terms
This aims to give landlords real, enforceable options while still protecting tenants from unfair eviction.
Court Reform – The Key Factor
Section 21 will only be abolished once the court system is streamlined, potentially through:
- Digital possession claims
- Faster case scheduling
- Prioritisation for anti-social behaviour cases
Useful update link:
Evicting tenants in England: Overview - GOV.UK
How Tenancy Managers Will Support Landlords
We handle the end-to-end process of:
✔ Tenancy agreements with compliant terms
✔ Notice preparation
✔ Evidence gathering
✔ Legal liaison
✔ Mediation and tenant communication
Link to your eviction support page https://www.tenancymanagers.co.uk/services
Final Thoughts
Section 21 is changing — but landlords will not be left without protection. A modernised Section 8 process aims to ensure a fair balance between landlord rights and tenant security.
Tenancy Managers will continue guiding landlords through every change with clarity and confidence.
Get in touch today to find out more.
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