Is my Section 21 notice still enforceable?
Section 21 "no-fault" eviction was abolished in England on 1 May 2026. Check whether a notice you have been served can still be used against you, and what the Renters' Rights Act 2025 changed.
Section 21 was abolished in England on 1 May 2026 by the Renters' Rights Act 2025. A Section 21 notice dated on or after that day is not valid. A notice served before it could only be used if the landlord issued a possession claim at court by 31 July 2026.
This wizard checks whether a notice still bites, and — where it does — walks the historic prerequisite conditions. It does not constitute legal advice. Do not leave your home on the strength of a notice alone: your landlord needs a court order and bailiffs. Get free help from Shelter or a housing solicitor.
What date was the Section 21 notice served on you?
Use the date the notice was given to you, not the date it expires. Section 21 was abolished in England on 1 May 2026.
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