Tenant redress for abuse of possession grounds under the Renters’ Right Act – Nearly Legal

Posted December 15th, 2025 in news by Simon

‘One of the great controversies during the passage of the Renters’ Rights Act was the question of safeguards against landlords abusing the new grounds for possession. If a landlord evicts a tenant on the basis that they intend to sell up, move in, or instal a family member, and then re-lets the property (probably at a higher rent), what redress will tenants have?’

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Nearly Legal, 15th December 2025

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk