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Eviction Notices Jump 43%-60% Ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

4/25/2026

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Landlord Action reported a 43% rise in Section 21 eviction instructions in Q1 2026 versus last year.
The firm recorded a 60% year-on-year increase in all possession notices in March, its highest monthly spike.
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the department does not expect a Section 21 spike before the May 1 Renters’ Rights Act start.
Labour Party officials denied the reported increase in tenant evictions.

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Landlord Action reported a 43% rise in Section 21 eviction instructions in Q1 2026 versus last year.
The firm recorded a 60% year-on-year increase in all possession notices in March, its highest monthly spike.
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the department does not expect a Section 21 spike before the May 1 Renters’ Rights Act start.
Labour Party officials denied the reported increase in tenant evictions.