Section 21 claims hit a record, and the paperwork pile grows
By Kerfuffle Editorial ·
Accelerated possession claims reached 12,156 in the third quarter of 2026, as landlords rushed to get Section 21 cases to court before the final deadline.
If your branch has been fielding more questions about possession claims, the latest figures suggest you’re not imagining it. Accelerated landlord claims reached a record 12,156 in the third quarter of 2026.
Landlords were racing to bring Section 21 cases to court before the final deadline. Claims were up 68% on the same quarter last year, and made up 43% of all landlord claims.
That’s a fair bit of extra admin, even before the office kettle needs descaling again. So for your branch, make sure the team can keep case paperwork and landlord updates organised.
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