The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force in England on 1 May. If you’ve left things late, don’t panic. Our five-point action plan will help bring you back on track.
Renters Rights Act
We totally get that the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act is a huge challenge for landlords. Here we’ll try to help as best we can by looking at some concerns you might have. And offer some thoughts on how to deal with any challenges.
Why This Guide? The Renters’ Rights Act will change how tenancies work, how possession is regained, how rents are handled, and how properties are regulated. Headlines create noise. This guide cuts through it. Steven has outlined the key changes clearly - periodic tenancies, Section 21 abolition, possession grounds, the PRS database, ombudsman requirements, pet rules, rental bidding bans, enforcement...
https://youtu.be/NkVJHZXKABk Did you know that rent increases can actually go DOWN under the new Renter's Rights Act? Many landlords don't realise this critical risk. In this video, I explain: ✅ How the Renter's Rights Act changes rent increase rules ✅ Why poorly justified increases can backfire ✅ How the First Tier Property Tribunal decides market rent ✅ The hidden danger: your rent...
The Renters’ Rights Act will introduce major changes to the private rented sector in England. However, an important point for landlords is that the new rules will not arrive all at once. Instead, they will be phased in over several years, with different elements taking effect at different times. Below is a clear overview of the key dates and expected timeframes, based on current...
MPs finally passed the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Bill on 22nd October and the new law will come into force soon. Here’s what landlords need to know.
New rules on dealing with mould and damp in private rental properties are on the horizon. Here's what landlords need to know. The UK is a (generally) cold and wet country with the oldest housing stock in Europe. So, it's no surprise that problems such as damp and mould can arise in residential properties. This was brought into sharp focus earlier this month when the English Housing Survey revealed that...
Landlords need to know about an important government rule change that quietly came into force late last year. Landlords have been warned to keep a close eye out for any new regulations introduced by their local council. The advice comes after new rules making it easier for local councils to introduce selective licensing schemes quietly came into force in December. Due to the timing of the changes...
The Renters’ Rights Bill is a big news story in the property rental world right now. And there are lots of myths and inaccurate information being punted around. In this article, we’ll give you straight answers to three of the most common questions landlords are asking us. Will I be able to evict tenants if I need to? The honest answer is: yes and no. All tenancies will be periodic...