Q. I am renting out a property I own, but eventually, I want my son to live there. I note that the Renters Rights Act will abolish no-fault section 21 evictions. Should I evict the tenants now while we can still use section 21?

A. It depends on when you will want your son to live there. If it’s not for several years, then you may as well leave the tenants in situ. The bill amends ground 1 in the Housing Act to make it easier for landlords to evict tenants if they need the property for family members.

However, I suggest you start the proceedings well in advance of the date your son needs the property as if the tenants fail to move out, it will take some time to get the eviction claim through the courts.

Q. I have been told that the Renters Rights Bill will, when passed, do away with fixed terms. Does this mean tenants will be able to leave whenever they like?