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Section 21 no-fault eviction was abolished in England on 1 May 2026 under the Renters Rights Act 2025. All assured tenancies are now periodic. Landlords must use specific grounds under Section 8 to evict tenants. Ground 8 arrears threshold is 3 months at both notice and hearing stages.
Your deposit must be protected within 30 days in a government-approved scheme. The cap is 5 weeks' rent. You are entitled to a written tenancy agreement and 2 months' notice if you want to leave. Repairs must be carried out within a reasonable time — emergency repairs such as gas leaks or flooding within 24 hours.
Key rights covered: eviction defence, deposit disputes, rent increases, repairs, harassment by landlords, housing benefit, homelessness and emergency accommodation. Guidance verified against GOV.UK and Shelter.
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