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Section 21 Deadline Calculator (until abolition)
Work out the earliest date you can serve a valid Section 21 notice and the earliest possession date. Accounts for two-month minimum notice, deposit protection, gas safety, EPC and How to Rent prerequisites.
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Based on your inputs, the notice would meet the common statutory prerequisites. Always get legal review before serving.
Key dates
- Fixed-term likely ends (6-mo AST)
- Sat, 17 Oct 2026
- Earliest possession date (2 months after service)
- Wed, 17 Jun 2026
- Section 21 expires (must issue claim by)
- Wed, 14 Oct 2026
Notes
- The Renters Rights Act 2026 abolishes Section 21. This tool is for current, valid notices only.
- Section 21 is valid for 6 months from date of service. Issue possession proceedings within that window.
- Local licensing (selective, HMO) may add further prerequisites not checked here.
- This is guidance, not legal advice. Always verify with your solicitor before serving.
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