Section 21 Notices
A Section 21 Notice is only valid if it was served on you no later than 30 April 2026.
The Notice must be in the prescribed form as required under the Housing Act 1988 and associated regulations, and it must give at least 2 months' notice requiring you to leave. The landlord does not need to state any particular reason for the notice. The landlord must also obtain a Court Order to gain possession, and proceedings must be initiated no later than 31 July 2026 or within 6 months of the notice being served, whichever is earlier.
To be valid, the Section 21 Notice must -
- state that it is being issued under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988
- be in writing and in the prescribed form (or substantially to the same effect)
- comply with all pre-conditions, including those relating to -
- tenancy deposits
- energy performance certificates
- gas safety certificates
- the provision of the 'How to Rent' guide
If a Section 21 Notice was served on you on or after 1 May 2026, it has no effect, and a court will not grant for possession of the property.
If you have been served with Section 21 Notice on or after 1 May 2026, you may wish to seek an independent legal advice and/or contact our private housing team to see if further investigation should be conducted and/or explore potential remedies and actions available to you.