Landlord Action Sees Surge in Possession Enquiries After Section 21 Changes
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Landlord Action Sees Surge in Possession Enquiries After Section 21 Changes

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 4 August 2026 · 1 min read

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

Landlord Action Reports Record Possession Enquiries in July

Landlord Action recorded its busiest month for possession enquiries in almost a year in July, outside of the exceptional spikes seen in March and April ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force. The legal firm reported that more than 35% of enquiries converted into instructions during the month.

The total number of new instructions in July was 28% higher than in July 2025, making it one of the highest monthly figures recorded by Landlord Action over the past 12 months. This increase in activity comes as the sector responds to changes associated with the ending of Section 21.

For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, these figures highlight a significant rise in possession-related activity, which may impact workload and processes as the market adjusts to the new legislative environment.


Source: Landlord Today
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Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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