Eviction can take 6 months and cost £8,000+. But most landlords don't know there are two completely different processes. Using the wrong one could cost you months and thousands of pounds. In 2026, the eviction landscape has fundamentally changed under the Renters Rights Act. Section 21 no-fault evictions are now abolished. This guide explains the current eviction process, the new possession grounds framework, and how to navigate eviction successfully in 2026. Section 21 Evict

With the end of Section 21, there's a lot of misinformation circulating. The reality is that the new legislation provides a clearer, more structured framework for landlords, replacing ambiguity with well-defined grounds for possession. Many landlords view the removal of Section 21 as a loss of control. The truth is more nuanced. While Section 21 provided a quick, no-questions-asked route to eviction, it was also ambiguous and vulnerable to challenge. The new legislation repla