One in four tenants served notice ahead of RRA
Summary
The article reports that 27% of tenants were served notice in the month before Section 21 no-fault evictions were abolished under the Renters’ Rights Act. It cites analysis from Coho suggesting landlords accelerated notices ahead of the change, with the company arguing this reflects increased risk management rather than eviction for its own sake.
Why it matters
This is relevant to residential property surveyors because changes to tenancy law can affect rental market behaviour, landlord risk appetite and void/arrears dynamics. It may also influence valuation assumptions and local market conditions in the private rented sector.
Key points
- 27% of tenants were served notice in the month before Section 21 was abolished.
- Coho says around 73,900 additional eviction notices have been driven since 2023.
- Nearly 20,000 notices were issued in the final month before the Act came into force on 1 May.
- The company argues landlords are becoming more cautious due to reduced flexibility in dealing with arrears and anti-social behaviour.
- Wider impacts on the rental market are expected as landlords become more selective.
Organisations:
Coho, Renters’ Rights Act
Regulations:
Section 21, Renters’ Rights Act
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