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Government Reports Decline in Section 21 Cases Before Abolition

The government has claimed that Section 21 eviction cases had already decreased before the abolition of the process. Official data reportedly shows a fall in Section 21 cases prior to the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 May 2026.

According to the government, the reduction in Section 21 cases occurred ahead of the legislative change. The government also confirmed that tenants who received Section 21 notices before the Act came into effect were not given any additional protections.

This information is relevant for UK letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring changes in eviction procedures and tenant protections. The confirmation that no extra safeguards were introduced for tenants with pre-existing Section 21 notices may impact how agents manage ongoing and future tenancies.