UK Landlord Forum / Life

I let my house in mid May 2025 on a 12 month AST.

I now want to move back in to the house at the end of the AST, around mid May 2026.

I am aware section 21 notices will be a thing of the past come May 1st 2026.

My question is what happens to Section 21 notices issued before May 1st when the move out / termination date would be after the introduction of the renters rights bill?  That is will my Section 21 notice (planned for early March 2026) still remain valid after May 1st when the new parts of the Renters Rights Act are introduced?

I will of course speak to the tenants and make my intentions clear. I have no cause to think they won't be reasonable - but I want to cover all bases.

Thanks

My understanding is that they will be fine as long as you pursue any possession order required swiftly.

They are valid until 1st August at which point they expire, so you'd need to commence a possession claim after the notice expires and before 1st August.

You need to be talking to your tenant, not serving notice if you want to move in in May 2026. If the tenant doesn't co-operate, you could be lucky to get possession in the Autumn. Notice should be your last resort - and possibly notice under the RRA might be better for you.

Thanks both

jpkeates so would you just be discussing with them and not giving notice? Or discuss with them and then give notice so that formalities / legal paperwork is completed?

Thanks

Right now, I'd do both, because of the changes in the law.

But your chances of moving back in in May will depend on the tenant's cooperation. Be very nice to them!