What's new on Shelter Legal
The pages on Shelter Legal are updated regularly to reflect changes in the law.
This page lists the most recent updates to Shelter Legal.
Ground 8 possession
1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act has changed the mandatory rent arrears ground 8 for private assured tenancies. From 1 May 2026, the ground 8 notice period and rent arrears threshold for private tenancies have increased. This page has been updated to cover the new rules.
View amended articleSection 21 possession process
1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act abolished section 21 notices in the private rented sector from 1 May 2026. A private landlord who served a section 21 notice before this can complete possession proceedings on that notice. This page covers the rules on section 21 notices for private tenancies before 1 May 2026 and section 21 notices in social housing.
View amended articleAssured shorthold tenancies
1 May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act changed most private assured shorthold tenancies into assured tenancies on 1 May 2026. This page covers when a private tenant still has an assured shorthold tenancy, and social assured shorthold tenancies.
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