Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.

Government Says Courts Ready for Renters’ Rights Act Changes

The government has stated that the courts have “sufficient capacity to manage the impact of the Renters’ Rights Act”. The Act, which came into force on 1 May, abolishes Section 21 and requires landlords to use Section 8 notices and specific grounds to regain possession of their properties.

According to the report, the government’s position is that the court system can handle the changes brought by the new legislation. With the end of Section 21, landlords must now follow different legal procedures to seek possession, which may affect how letting agents and inventory clerks manage tenancies and documentation.

The article notes that industry experts have previously commented on these changes, but does not provide further details in this summary.