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England's housing courts are overloaded as landlords evict more renters

England's housing courts are struggling to cope with a wave of last-minute no-fault evictions, pushing more renters towards homelessness. Official data indicates that section 21 evictions increased by 16% from April to June this year, relative to 2025. Lawyers say landlords are selling properties, making it harder for tenants to find affordable new homes.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 September 2026 at 9:21

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