Landlords rush to evict tenants before Section 21 ban
Original Article Summary
There’s been a rise of landlords serving eviction notices ahead of the Section 21 ban coming into force in May 2026. Landlord Action has experienced its busiest month in more than two years, with instructions from landlords serving eviction notices rising by 62% year-on-year in September 2025. Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, said: “It’s […] The post Landlords rush to evict tenants before Section 21 ban appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Landlord eviction notices surged 62% year-on-year as property owners rush to use Section 21 before it's banned in May 2026. This reflects widespread concern about the slower, more complex Section 8 process and inadequate court system capacity.
Investor Relevance
Critical for all landlords to understand the timing window for Section 21 usage and prepare for transition to Section 8 evictions, which will likely result in longer delays and higher costs. This affects tenant selection criteria, cash flow planning, and exit strategies.
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