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Expert Witness Valuations in Section 8 Eviction Disputes: Building Cases Post-Renters’ Rights Act Abolition of Section 21

Expert Witness Valuations in Section 8 Eviction Disputes: Building Cases Post-Renters’ Rights Act Abolition of Section 21

The abolition of Section 21 "no-fault" evictions has fundamentally transformed the UK rental landscape, forcing landlords to rely exclusively on Section 8 grounds for possession. As of March 2026, RICS data reveals a 340% increase in expert witness instructions for eviction disputes, with surveyors now playing a critical role in substantiating property condition claims and […]