The End of Section 21: What It Means for Renters and Landlords

 

From July 2025, big changes are coming to renting — not just here in Lynton & Lynmouth, but across all England.

The new Renters' Rights Bill will finally end Section 21 "no-fault" evictions. Landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants without giving a legal reason.

If you're renting, it will hopefully mean more security to stay in your home.

If you're a landlord, it means you'll need a clear reason to ask your tenants to leave — like selling up, needing the home for your own family, or serious rental problems.

 

The Bill also brings:

 

•  A limit of one rent increase per year, with two months' notice.
•  A standard rental agreement across the country.
•  Stronger rights for tenants to request repairs.

There are apparently still some loopholes though! Landlords can evict for major building works or by selling — and rent rises could still be used to put pressure on their tenants.

 

In Lynton & Lynmouth, where houses to rent are already scarce, these changes could have real impacts.

 

Will it help locals stay longer, or will it push even more homes out of reach?

 

If you're a financial or property expert, we’d welcome your thoughts on how accurate this post is — and what you think these changes could mean for two small towns like ours.