Property lawyer's warning to anyone with a Section 21 notice ahead of July 31

Property lawyer's warning to anyone with a Section 21 notice ahead of July 31

The Renters' Rights Act came into force on May 1, bringing an end to Section 21 'no-fault' evictions. But notices served before that date may still be valid

Renters' Rights Act: the definitive end of Section 21

Abolishing Section 21 evictions is one of the major measures in the Renters’ Rights Act. While the new tenancy reforms took full effect from 1 May, the government allowed a transition period where old Section 21 notices remained valid – provided they reached the next stage of the legal process by 31 July. Evictions are a very difficult situation for both landlords and tenants. Which is why it’s crucial to understand exactly how the new rules aff…

Director dispels the top five biggest letting agent myths

This year has seen the introduction of the seismic Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) as well as other changes affecting the private rented sector (PRS) coming into force, such as the rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD). As a result, more than ever before, there is a lot of information and speculation surrounding the sector making the headlines. One thing that remains consistent throughout all … Continued

Renters Rights Act is ‘fundamental shift’, says expert

Too many residential landlords are yet to wake up to the ‘fundamental shift’ the new Renters’ Rights Act 2025 represents and could face nasty surprises if they don’t take expert advice, a Liverpool lawyer is warning. Tony McDonough reports Landlords are now in a whole new world thanks to the Renters’ Rights Act   A Liverpool lawyer is warning that too many residential landlords are unaware of the full implications of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025…