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Section 21 Is Gone: What Lancashire Landlords Need to Do Now

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TL;DR:  Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions were abolished on 1 May 2026 under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Every existing assured shorthold tenancy automatically converted into an assured periodic tenancy on that date. Landlords now need a valid legal ground under Section 8 to regain possession — there’s no more ‘no reason needed’ route. A short […]