Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Criterion Capital Issues Eviction Notices Amid Tenant Concerns

3/27/2026

38 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Criterion Capital, the London property company, issues Section 21 notices ahead of a May 1 ban on no-fault evictions.
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook expressed concern the notices could be unscrupulous if used to re-let homes for temporary accommodation.
Criterion Capital says the notices are routine management, noting 87 issued and fewer than 5% of tenants affected, while tenants report alarm.

1 of 1

Story summary

Criterion Capital, the London property company, issues Section 21 notices ahead of a May 1 ban on no-fault evictions.
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook expressed concern the notices could be unscrupulous if used to re-let homes for temporary accommodation.
Criterion Capital says the notices are routine management, noting 87 issued and fewer than 5% of tenants affected, while tenants report alarm.