Is This the End of Landlord Control? The Truth About Section 21 & the Renters Reform Bill
We look at how the Renters Reform Bill will change the way landlords regain possession, what new legal grounds are being introduced, and the risks of doing nothing while the law shifts.
Changes to landlord law are coming, and they’re significant. In this episode of The Investor’s Corner, solicitor Phillip Coburn joins us to explain what the end of Section 21 means in practical terms. With nearly 30 years of experience in property litigation, Phillip has helped landlords through everything from evictions to court battles, and he knows what’s coming.
We look at how the Renters Reform Bill will change the way landlords regain possession, what new legal grounds are being introduced, and the risks of doing nothing while the law shifts.
In this episode:
- What’s replacing Section 21 and how strong the new grounds are
- How Ground 1A works and where it could cause issues
- Why tenancies becoming periodic by default could lead to complications
- Important parts of the Bill that many landlords haven’t noticed
- What landlords should be doing now to prepare
Why it matters
The abolition of Section 21 means landlords will need to rely on specific legal grounds to take back their property. If you're not clear on the details, or if you wait too long to act, you could lose flexibility and face delays. This episode breaks down the risks and gives you practical steps to protect your position.
Connect with Phillip Coburn
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-coburn-3a168380/
Coming up next
Over the next two days, we’ll release:
- Episode 2: Common legal mistakes landlords make, from deposit protection errors to court backlogs and possession delays.
- Episode 3: When to rely on letting agents, when to get legal advice, and real stories from landlord cases—plus Phillip’s practical advice for managing risk in 2025.
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