Government reveals scale of Renters Rights Act legal preparations
Summary
The government says it is expanding court and tribunal capacity in anticipation of higher possession case volumes under the Renters Rights Act, including recruitment of around 1,000 judges and tribunal members. It also plans new digital services for possession and the Residential Property Chamber, with full end-to-end digitisation of court processes expected by May next year.
Why it matters
Changes to possession procedures and tribunal capacity affect how quickly landlords can regain possession and how disputes are handled, which can influence tenancy management and case timelines. Surveyors involved in valuation, landlord advice or residential dispute work should be aware of the likely increase in tribunal activity and the operational impact of digitised court processes.
Key points
- Government says 1,000 additional judges and tribunal members are needed to meet expected demand.
- Loss of section 21 is expected to increase possession claims and court workload.
- Two new digital services are being developed for possession and the Residential Property Chamber.
- Full end-to-end digitisation of court processes is promised by May next year.
- A new non-judicial body may be created to determine appropriate rents in some areas.
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