My landlord wants me to leave. What are my rights?
Section 21 no-fault eviction was abolished on 1 May 2026 — possession can only be sought on statutory Section 8 grounds, each with its own notice period.
The Renters' Rights Act abolished Section 21 no-fault eviction entirely from 1 May 2026, for existing tenancies as well as new ones. A landlord now has to rely on one of the statutory Section 8 grounds, and each ground carries its own minimum notice period.
A notice is not an eviction. Only a court can order possession, and only a court-appointed bailiff can carry it out. You do not have to leave on the date a notice expires, though staying on can affect costs if a court later orders possession.
Worth knowing: This is a summary of the position in England, not legal advice about your case. If you've been served notice, get free advice from Shelter, Citizens Advice or your council's housing options team — early, not at the last minute.
More in Moving out
Not legal advice
These answers describe how Tenarize works and summarise the law in England as the product implements it. They are not legal advice about your situation, and the law changes. For free independent help, Citizens Advice and Shelter both cover renting in England; for anything unusual or contested, take advice from a solicitor.
Tenarize does not currently support Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, whose tenancy regimes are different.