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Landlords, brace yourselves!

Section 16J of the Renters’ Rights Bill could land you in criminal trouble for relying on shaky eviction grounds—but its sloppy drafting leaves huge questions unanswered.

What counts as “reliance”, “knowledge”, “recklessness” and “tenant surrender”?

Are there any potential loopholes to save you?

Tune in below, as Michael Grant and Angela Piears navigate this legal minefield, exposing major drafting errors and undefined terms.

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19th Jun 2025

Angela Piears

Call 2001

Michael Grant

Call 2009