Section 21 Notice
A Section 21 notice is a type of no-fault eviction notice served by a landlord under Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 to end an assured shorthold tenancy. It does not require the landlord to give a reason for ending the tenancy. The Renters' Rights Bill proposes to abolish Section 21 notices and reform the tenancy regime.
A Section 21 notice can only be served if the landlord has complied with certain requirements: the deposit must be protected, prescribed information must have been given, an Energy Performance Certificate and gas safety certificate must have been provided, and the property must be licensed if required. Invalid Section 21 notices can be challenged in court.
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