Section 21 No Fault Eviction Notice

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Under the Housing Act 1988 in the United Kingdom, Section 21 is a legal provision that allows landlords to regain possession of their property from assured shorthold tenants at the end of a fixed-term tenancy or during a periodic tenancy without providing a specific reason for doing so. The Section 21 notice is a written notice that the landlord must serve to the tenant to initiate the process.

With a Section 21 no-fault notice, landlords are not required to prove that the tenant has breached the tenancy agreement or engaged in any wrongdoing. This type of notice can be used when the fixed term of the tenancy has ended or during a periodic tenancy.

To serve a Section 21 no-fault notice, landlords must adhere to specific requirements and follow the correct procedure. These requirements include providing the tenant with a written notice stating the landlord's intention to regain possession of the property. The notice must comply with certain legal criteria, including the required notice period and the correct format.

It is important to note that the notice period for a Section 21 no-fault notice can vary depending on the circumstances. For example, if the tenancy agreement started before October 1, 2015, the notice period is usually two months. However, if the tenancy agreement started on or after October 1, 2015, and the notice is served within the first four months of the initial fixed term, the notice period must be at least four months. If the tenancy has become periodic, the notice period is usually two months.

It is worth mentioning that the laws and regulations regarding section 21 notices are in the process of changing and Legal Peace will provide an update when it is complete. Please also refer to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tenancy-reform-renters-reform-bill for additional information.