The timetable for the Renters Rights Act 2025 has now been announced. On 1 May 2026 the first phase of measures of the Act will be implemented. For many Landlords and Tenants, the key implementation relates to Section 21 Notices being abolished.
The important dates and provisions are as follows:
| BEFORE 1 MAY 2025 | Landlords are still able to serve a Section 21 notice. Landlords must ensure that they meet all requirements: If a deposit has been received, this has been protected The tenant has been provided with a valid EPC The tenant has been provided with the valid and relevant gas safety certificates The tenant has been served with the relevant How to Rent Guide. |
| 30 APRIL 2026 | The last date that a Section 21 notice can be deemed served. To ensure that the Section 21 notice was validity served before this date we would suggest any Section 21 notices to served by post are posted no later than 23 April 2026. Following 23 April 2026, we would suggest they are hand delivered. |
| 1 MAY 2026 | The commencement date “Section 21 evictions are abolished for new and existing tenancies” All existing assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) convert to periodic tenancies. No Section 21 notices can be issued after this date. |
| 31 JULY 2026 | The final backstop date for Landlords to send to the court a claim to be issued for possession proceedings based on a Section 21 Notie served before 1 May 2026. This is the earlier of three months from the commencement date and six months from the date the notice was served. |
A further article will following detailing the full implementation of the Renters Right Act 2025.
If you wish to discuss any of the above, please contact our Dispute Resolution Team below or call us on 01702 338338.
