Possession Proceedings pre the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 - Deadline Approaches
The first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1st May 2026, marking one of the most significant historical changes to possession proceedings since the introduction of assured and assured shorthold tenancies under the Housing Act 1988 (Amended).
Managing Noise Complaints During Long Summer Evenings
Summer holidays, longer daylight hours and warmer weather tends to bring an increase in noise-related complaints, particularly in flats, apartments and properties with gardens. Handling these fairly and consistently, matters more than ever now that landlords must rely on Section 8 (Form 3A) should they wish to end a tenancy.
Section 8 Notice & It’s Purpose
Before the introduction of the assured tenancy regime, most private residential tenancies were governed by Rent Act 1977.
Under that framework, tenants enjoyed security of tenure, meaning that landlords could only regain possession on a limited number of statutory grounds.
The courts exercised discretion and, in many cases, possession would only be granted if it was considered reasonable to do so.
As a consequence, the Rent Act system was widely regarded as offering tenants a very high level of protection, but it also significantly restricted landlords’ ability to recover possession of their properties.