LRG Autumn 2026 Lettings Report: only 39% of tenants feel more secure after Section 21 abolition

Created Nov 13, 2026 • AI-generated summary

LRG's Autumn 2026 Lettings Report, based on 405 LRG landlords, 166 LRG tenants and 107 LandlordZone landlords, found that 68% of tenants believed abolishing Section 21 no-fault evictions (effective 1 May 2026) was necessary, but only 39% felt more secure in their tenancy afterwards; 31% reported no change, 13% felt less secure and 17% were unsure or unaware. Only a third of LRG landlords thought the abolition necessary, and 65% said they had never used Section 21. Allison Thompson, Chief Lettings Officer at Leaders (part of LRG), said legislation alone does not create security, which also depends on fair treatment and well-managed homes. Membership limited to coverage of this specific LRG Autumn 2026 Lettings Report.