Renters’ Rights Act 2025
From Fixed-Term to Rolling: Understanding the New Periodic Tenancies
The Renters’ Rights Act introduces one of the most significant shifts in how private tenancies operate in over 30 years. From fixed terms to rolling c...
Landlord Registration and Ombudsman Membership
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 provides for a national Private Rented Sector Database and a new PRS Landlord Ombudsman. These measures are being introdu...
New Tenancy Structure: What Landlords Must Provide
Since 1 May 2026, new private-sector assured tenancies in England are assured periodic tenancies. Existing assured shorthold and fixed-term assured te...
Rent Increases: The New Rules and Limits
From 1 May 2026, rent increases for private-sector assured periodic tenancies in England must follow the statutory Section 13 process. A landlord cann...
Goodbye Section 21: New Grounds for Ending Tenancies
Section 21 “no-fault” eviction was abolished for private-sector assured tenancies in England on 1 May 2026. Landlords can no longer serve a new Sectio...
Raising the Bar: The New Decent Homes Standard
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 gives the government powers to extend a modernised Decent Homes Standard and Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector. Th...
Guarantors and the Death of a Tenant: What Landlords Need to Know
While these situations don’t arise often, it’s important for landlords to understand the legal and practical implications of guarantors and what hap...
Joint Tenancies Explained: What Happens When One Tenant Gives Notice
Joint tenancies are common in the private rented sector, particularly in shared houses or among couples renting together. However, under the Renters’...
Stronger Enforcement and Higher Penalties
The Renters’ Rights Act gives local authorities greater powers to enforce housing standards , investigate offences, and issue financial penalties for...
Fair Access for All: Anti-Discrimination in Lettings
The Renters’ Rights Act strengthens fairness in the private rented sector by outlawing discrimination against prospective tenants with children or th...
Pets in Rentals: Stronger Rights for Tenants
For many tenants, a pet is part of the family, but under previous rules, landlords could often refuse animals without explanation. The Renters’ Rights...
No More Rent Bidding Wars
The Renters’ Rights Act introduces new rules to make the private rented market fairer and more transparent, particularly when it comes to how rents ar...