With the biggest shake up in the Rental world for almost 40 years, there are big changes happening.
Historically, tenants renting a property in England could be asked to vacate with two months’ notice from a landlord, by way of a ‘Section 21’ notice. For tenants, this could have caused uncertainty about their future at a property. For landlords, it ensured that they could regain possession at short notice, should they require it.
With the Renters Rights Act coming into play on 1st May 2026, Section 21 notices will be abolished. Landlords can no longer serve notice on tenants without a valid reason. Instead, they must use specific legal grounds, such as rent arrears, antisocial behaviour or needing the property for themselves. This means that tenants have more security and peace of mind in their homes.
For some, this may seem like a huge change, but the law still allows for repossession where there are legitimate reasons.
At Sarah Kenny we are happy to guide our landlords and tenants through the upcoming changes, so please do get in touch if you have any questions on the upcoming changes.
Call 0117 946 7171, email lettings@sarahkenny.co.uk, or pop into our Clifton Village office at 30 Regent Street.