Renters Rights Act (RRA) - Section 8

Take a look at what the Section 8 process will look like for Landlords when the Renters Rights Act comes into effect on May 1st 2026.

On what grounds can a Landlord or Agent serve a tenant with a Section 8 Notice?

There are a whole host of new grounds that a Landlord or Agent can serve a Section 8 notice due to the scrapping of the Section 21 notice. These are split into three areas. Reasons due to the Landlord (No fault), Reasons due to the Tenant (Fault) and other reasons. 

How much notice is needed? 

What evidence will a Landlord or Agent need to show? 

Unlike a Section 21 notice, Landlords and Agents will need to provide clear and precise evidence to the courts that the grounds applied for have been met. Tenants will also be able to present evidence to the Judge. 

If an Agent or Landlord has been found by the Judge to have applied for an incorrect ground and it’s beyond reasonable doubt that they were aware the ground did not apply, a maximum fine of £40,000 may be given. 

The Landlord database

As part of the Renters Rights Bill, the government will be introducing a Landlord database where all UK landlords must register. If the Landlord and property in question are not registered at the time of serving, the court can throw the Section 8 out.

Still have some questions around the Section 8 process? Get in touch with our Business & Client Manager, Jake Astill by emailing jake.astill@ultralets.co.uk or our Compliance Manager, Hannah Russell, hannah.russell@ultralets.co.uk.

Alternativley, give them a ring on 01482 562 562.