What is a Section 21 eviction?

Section 21 is a no-fault eviction process allowing landlords to seek possession without stating a reason, using Form 6A and giving at least two months’ notice.

Is Section 21 being abolished?

Yes. Section 21 will be abolished on 1 May 2026. After that date, landlords must use Section 8 grounds.

Section 21 Eviction Newcastle | Form 6A & Your Rights

Section 21 Eviction Help in Newcastle (Form 6A)

Received a Section 21 notice? Facing Form 6A? You do not have to face this alone. If you need legal advice there are links at the end

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Received a Section 21 notice? Do not leave your home yet.

Until 1 May 2026, landlords can use Section 21 to seek possession without giving a reason. This is sometimes called a “no-fault eviction”.

From 1 May 2026, Section 21 will be abolished.

If you have received Form 6A in Newcastle, call 07393 101018 immediately.

What Is Form 6A?

Form 6A is the prescribed form landlords must use to serve a valid Section 21 notice.

The landlord must:

Give at least 2 months’ notice
Protect your deposit correctly
Provide required documents (EPC, gas safety certificate, How to Rent guide)
Apply to court if you do not leave

If these rules are not followed, the notice may be invalid.

What Happens After a Section 21 Notice?

Notice period expires (minimum 2 months).
Landlord applies to court.
Court issues possession order.
Bailiffs may be instructed.

This process typically takes several months.

You cannot be legally evicted without a court order, and a form N54n is required to remove tenants for a property by the Bailiffs

Section 21 vs Section 8

Section 21: No reason required (until 1 May 2026).
Section 8: Landlord must prove a legal ground.

After 1 May 2026, all evictions will use Section 8 grounds.

What This Means For You

You still have legal protections.
Notice errors are common.
Evictions take time.
Collective defence can delay or stop eviction.

If you have received a Section 21 Form 6A in Newcastle, call 07393 101018 now.

We Don't Offer Advice: Additional Support and Legal Advice Can be found here

Shelter Housing Advice (Section 21 advice) 0808 800 4444
Citizens Advice Newcastle(Section 21 advice): 0808 278 7868
Newcastle City Council Homelessness Prevention (report your evicition notice to homelessness prevention): 0191 278 7878