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Section 21 Notice Checklist
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How it works
We run through the standard Spencer v Taylor + Trecarrell checklist. Any missed item invalidates the notice — you'd have to fix it and re-serve.
Worked example
Tenancy started 1 June 2024, deposit protected 5 June, gas safety issued 1 June, EPC + How to Rent on move-in. Serve Form 6A on 1 March 2026 → notice expires 1 May 2026, then court if needed.
Who should use this
- •Landlords ending a periodic tenancy
- •Anyone whose previous Court application was struck out
- •Letting agents auditing notices before issue
Common mistakes
- ×Serving in the first 4 months of an AST
- ×Wrong notice form (must be Form 6A in England)
- ×Less than 2 months' notice
- ×Late deposit protection — even by 1 day blocks s.21
- ×Missing gas safety on day 1 of tenancy (Trecarrell helps but not always)
Frequently asked questions
When will Section 21 be abolished?▾
The Renters' Rights Bill is progressing through Parliament — likely 2025/26. It will abolish s.21 and reform Section 8 grounds.
Do I need a reason?▾
No — that's why it's called no-fault. But the bill will require a stated ground after abolition.
What if the tenant doesn't leave?▾
Apply to the County Court for a possession order, then bailiffs if still not out. Whole process can take 4–7 months.