In the latest episode of the LandlordZONE podcast, Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, and Paul Sowerbutts, Head of Legal at Landlord Action, share a boots-on-the-ground update on what they were seeing as the 30 April 2026 abolition deadline approached, and the challenges landlords have faced since.

The final weeks saw a huge surge in activity as landlords rushed to act before the Section 21 deadline, while familiar compliance mistakes continued to cause problems.

Shamplina and Sowerbutts also discuss the early implementation of Ground 1A, the importance of having the right evidence and documentation, the rush to issue claims before the 31 July transitional deadline, and the ongoing challenges of court delays, administrative bottlenecks and lengthy bailiff waiting times.

Listen or watch now for a first-hand account of the final days of Section 21, the mistakes landlords were making, and the practical lessons for navigating possession under the new regime.

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