Landlord-Action has reported a sharp rise in eviction instructions from landlords, anticipating significant changes on the horizon. In September 2025, eviction notices surged by 62% year-on-year, making it their busiest month in over two years.
Landlords appear to be acting before the Renters’ Rights Act takes full effect, especially with certainty now around the abolition of Section 21 evictions.
Many are serving notices on properties they intend to sell or where they anticipate problems, such as rent arrears.
The law’s changes are adding pressure: some landlords see this as their last chance to use Section 21 before it becomes obsolete.
Broader financial pressures, including tighter regulations and mortgage costs, are pushing some landlords to reconsider their investment strategies.
The Ministry of Justice’s Q3 data shows the average time from a possession claim to repossession is climbing — now at 27.4 weeks, up from 24.4 weeks last year.
This delay reinforces worries that the court system isn’t ready for a rush of evictions and the transition away from Section 21.
Landlord Action founder Paul Shamplina has called for more investment in the court infrastructure, arguing the system is under-resourced.
Landlord Action expects eviction instructions will continue to rise over the next six months.
Once the Renters’ Rights Act’s new processes are fully in place, they believe things will “stabilise and settle into a new norm.”
Shamplina cautions that while it’s a challenging shift, it doesn’t have to be a crisis. He emphasises the importance of landlords staying compliant and well prepared.
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