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Section 21 Deadline Triggers Surge in Landlord Possession Cases
Landlords facing the final court deadline for Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions have driven a sharp increase in possession activity. Tenant eviction specialists Landlord Action reported its busiest month for enquiries in almost a year.
According to Property118, the surge in landlord possession cases last month was linked to the approaching Section 21 deadline. The increase in enquiries to Landlord Action excludes the spikes previously seen in March and April, which occurred before the Renters’ Rights Act took effect.
For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, this trend highlights a significant rise in landlord-initiated possession actions as legislative changes approach. The data suggests that many landlords are acting ahead of the changes to Section 21 procedures.
Source: Property118