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Renters' Rights Act Ends No-Fault Evictions, Spurs 1,000 Judge Hires

4/28/2026

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The Renters' Rights Act takes effect on 1 May 2026 in England, ending Section 21 no-fault evictions and limiting rent increases.
The Ministry of Justice says the median time for private landlords to regain a property has risen to 26 weeks, up from 16 weeks ten years ago.
The government will recruit up to 1,000 judges and tribunal members this year to handle the expected increase in Section 8 hearings.

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The Renters' Rights Act takes effect on 1 May 2026 in England, ending Section 21 no-fault evictions and limiting rent increases.
The Ministry of Justice says the median time for private landlords to regain a property has risen to 26 weeks, up from 16 weeks ten years ago.
The government will recruit up to 1,000 judges and tribunal members this year to handle the expected increase in Section 8 hearings.