Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act will be implemented on 1 May 2026. Don’t leave your investment exposed.
With greater regulation comes greater risk — especially for landlords managing their property on their own. If you’re currently using a let-only service, this is a crucial moment to consider switching to full management.
Our expert team will ensure your property remains compliant, professionally managed, and occupied by reliable tenants. We handle everything from maintenance and legal compliance to marketing and tenant communication, helping you to avoid costly mistakes and keep your investment working in your favour.
When it’s time to regain possession of your property, we’ll guide you through the correct procedures — no guesswork, no hassle.
Main changes and our solutions:
Fixed-Term ASTs Become Rolling Tenancies
All existing fixed-term ASTs and new tenancies will become open-ended periodic tenancies. This means tenants can leave with two months’ notice at any time.
Rent increases limited to once a year
Rent can only be raised once annually and must reflect local market levels at the price that would be achieved if the property was newly let. To do this a Section 13 notice will be served giving at least two months’ notice.
No-fault evictions (Section 21) are abolished
Landlords must now rely on Section 8 evictions using specific grounds—such as rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, or needing to sell the property or move back in.
Our solution: We’ll advise on the appropriate ground and notice period for each case and carry out pre-emptive tenant referencing to reduce eviction risk.
Inclusive tenancies: No unjust rejections
The Act prohibits turning away applicants who receive benefits, have children, or request pets. Existing ‘no-pets’ clauses become unenforceable.
Our solution: We’ll guide you through fair lettings practice and suggest pet insurance where applicable to dampen damage risk.
No advance rent payments or bidding wars
Charging more than one month’s rent in advance is prohibited or accepting a higher offer than the advertised rent. Student residents can’t be locked into agreements or payments more than six months ahead.
Our solution: We’ll ensure tenants pass full referencing criteria so added financial safeguards aren’t necessary, and we’ll relist student rentals within required timescales.
Local council enforcement
Civil penalties will be expanded and a new requirement for local councils to report on enforcement activity. Rent repayment orders will be extended to superior landlords, the maximum penalty will be doubled and repeat offenders required to pay the maximum amount.
We will advise landlords on full compliance for affected properties.
Landlord Registry mandatory
Every landlord and property must be registered on a government database, which includes any enforcement actions or notices served.
Our solution: We’ll ensure that as one of our managed landlords, all your details and properties are consistently and correctly listed.
Ombudsman for fair dispute resolution
A statutory ombudsman will be set up as a formal mechanism for resolving landlord–tenant disputes without court involvement.
Our solution: We’ll support you through any complaint process involving the ombudsman to ensure smooth and impartial resolution.
