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Section 21 (Form 6A) builder, valid until abolition
Build a defensible Section 21 while you still can.
Section 21 is being abolished by the Renters' Rights Act 2025, but it remains live for notices served before that date. If you need to serve one now, every prerequisite has to be right or the court will throw out your claim. LetCompliance's Form 6A builder walks you through every check.
Prerequisite checklist
Deposit protection, prescribed information, Gas Safety, EPC, How to Rent, all verified before you can generate the notice.
Form 6A generator
Outputs the current GOV.UK Form 6A with dates, notice period and possession date calculated automatically.
Service proof log
Log how you served the notice (in person, email, first-class post), timestamped. This is the evidence the court asks for.
What it does
- Validates 2-month minimum notice period
- Cross-checks deposit protection within 30 days of receipt
- Confirms prescribed information has been served
- Confirms latest How to Rent guide has been served
- Confirms valid Gas Safety Certificate served at/before tenancy start
- Confirms EPC band E or above served
- Generates current-version Form 6A for signing
- Logs service proof with timestamp and method
Who it's for
Self-managing landlords who need to serve a valid Section 21 before abolition and want to avoid paying a solicitor £400–£800 per notice.
The legal basis
Section 21 Housing Act 1988 as amended; Form 6A prescribed by The Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) (England) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/620). Being abolished from 1 May 2026 by the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
Guidance only, not legal advice. Always verify with your solicitor for contested matters.
FAQs
Is Section 21 really still valid?
Yes, until the abolition date set under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Notices served before that date may remain effective through their natural possession timeline. Always check current GOV.UK guidance.
What if the tenant challenges the notice?
The most common successful challenges are missing prescribed information, late deposit protection and missing Gas Safety Certificate. Our prerequisite checks reduce that risk substantially.
Does this replace legal advice?
No. For contested possessions or unusual circumstances, consult a solicitor. LetCompliance handles the compliance layer, not the litigation.
Related reading
📝 Free — Section 21 → Section 8 Transition Map (2026)
Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026. Map every active S21 / Form 6A scenario onto a valid Section 8 ground with this 2-page transition guide.
- Pre-1 May 2026 Form 6A — still valid? Decision tree
- Map every S21 trigger to a Section 8 mandatory / discretionary ground
- Ground 8 (rent arrears) — 13-week threshold under RRA 2025
- Top 5 evidence packs courts now expect for possession
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