The rules around ending a tenancy are about to change - and many landlords still aren’t clear on what that means. From 1st May, the Renters’ Rights Act will remove Section 21 and change how landlords regain possession of their properties. In simple terms 👉🏼 it means landlords will need to rely on specific legal grounds if they want to end a tenancy. A few points worth knowing: 🔹 If you need to carry out major building works, you may still be able to repossess the property, but only after the tenant has been there six months, and with four months’ notice. 🔹 Tenants will be able to give two months’ notice from the start of a new tenancy if they decide to move. 🔹 For rent arrears cases, tenants will need to be at least three months behind before possession can be pursued. For investors and landlords, the key takeaway is this: The rental market is changing again - and understanding the rules early will make managing properties a lot easier. As always, the more prepared you are, the fewer surprises you’ll run into later.

Posted by Rob Peters at 2026-03-30 07:22:12 UTC