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Eviction Notices Surge as Section 21 Ban Approaches

11/25/2025

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Landlords are serving eviction notices ahead of the Section 21 ban set for May 2026.
Landlord Action reported a 62% rise in eviction instructions in September 2025, their busiest month in over two years.
The average time from claim to repossession has risen to 27.4 weeks, signaling strain on courts.
Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, says investment in courts could help landlords recover possession if they comply.

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Story summary

Landlords are serving eviction notices ahead of the Section 21 ban set for May 2026.
Landlord Action reported a 62% rise in eviction instructions in September 2025, their busiest month in over two years.
The average time from claim to repossession has risen to 27.4 weeks, signaling strain on courts.
Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, says investment in courts could help landlords recover possession if they comply.