The UK policy is to stop private landlords in England from using " no - cause " evictions without sufficient reason . Section 21 notices currently let them expel people after a fixed - term lease period concludes . The government wants to give renters better long - term security and protection from unfair landlords , stating that Section 21 notices was too often leading to family problems . The proposed change will ensure people do not suffer the consequences of making a complaint , with landlords now required to offer lawful reasons for ending tenancies . He used Section 21 to evict someone who had not paid rent for four months. Housing Action praised the changes , but the National Landlords Association said they misunderstood landlords ’ legitimate tenancy issues .
The UK policy is to stop private landlords in England from using " no - cause " evictions without sufficient reason . Section 21 notices currently let them expel people after a fixed - term lease period concludes . The government wants to give renters better long - term security and protection from unfair landlords , stating that Section 21 notices was too often leading to family problems . The proposed change will ensure people do not suffer the consequences of making a complaint , with landlords now required to offer lawful reasons for ending tenancies . Housing Action praised the changes , but the National Landlords Association said they misunderstood landlords ’ legitimate tenancy issues .