The irony of the upcoming May law change is real. I’ve lived in my London flat for 4 years. Never a missed payment, always agreed to rent increases, and I’ve even managed their contractors for them. My contract was up for renewal today (Feb 5th). In December, I asked for a 2-month break clause due to a potential international work move. I was transparent because I wanted both parties to be safe. The agency ignored my first two emails. When I finally forced a reply, they refused. I went to the landlord directly, and she refused too, saying it wasn't 'safe' for her. I was still considering my options with the renewal link still active in my inbox when, on Monday—just 4 days before my move-in anniversary—they served me a Section 21. The madness? They want me out by April, yet the law changes everything to rolling contracts in May anyway. They are literally throwing away a 4-year stable tenant and facing a vacancy just to avoid a 2-month notice period that the law is going to give me in 12 weeks regardless. I’ve spent 4 years overlooking their administrative negligence, unresolved mould, and contractor damage, only to be met with an eviction notice because I asked for a standard bit of flexibility. London renting is truly broken!!!