Can my landlord evict me for complaining about repairs?

No. Your landlord cannot evict you as punishment for complaining about repairs or asking them to fix something. This is called "retaliatory eviction" and it is specifically prohibited under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

Before the new law, landlords could effectively silence tenants by threatening a Section 21 "no-fault" eviction — meaning tenants were scared to report problems. That risk is now gone. Section 21 has been abolished, and there is no legal ground under Section 8 that allows a landlord to evict you simply for making a complaint.

If your landlord tries to evict you after you've raised a repair issue, the timing of events matters enormously. A court will be very suspicious of a Section 8 notice served shortly after a repair complaint, especially if the ground being used is weak.

Keep a written record of every repair request — email is best. Note the date you reported it, what you said, and any response. If your landlord then serves notice, that paper trail is evidence that the eviction is retaliatory.

If this happens to you, contact Shelter England immediately at shelter.org.uk. Retaliatory eviction cases are exactly what their housing advisers deal with.