03/03/2026
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03/03/2026
With just 58 Days left until the commencement of the Renters Rights Act on May the 1st 2026, we wanted to refresh you on the changes and how it will affect tenancies moving forward.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is the most significant refo... read more »
02/03/2026
The Renters’ Rights Act abolishes Section 21 evictions
By abolishing Section 21, the government aims to end “arbitrary” evictions. In their view, this will provide renters with more security and stability, enabling them to establ... read more »
02/03/2026
Fixed-term Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) will be replaced by periodic tenancies under the Renters’ Rights Act.
With this change, the Government aims to give tenants the freedom to leave substandard properties.
ASTS BECOME PERIODIC TENA... read more »
02/03/2026
The Renters’ Rights Act introduces significant changes to standard rent increase procedures.
UNIFIED RENT INCREASE MECHANISM - After the abolition of ASTs, Section 13 notices will become the only mechanism for increasing rent.
This ... read more »
02/03/2026
PROPOSED CHANGES - In an effort to improve the quality of housing stock in the UK by 2036, the Decent Homes Standard will be applied to the PRS.
Previously, the Decent Homes Standard has only applied to properties in the social housing sector.
With... read more »
02/03/2026
In a significant step for tenant safety, Awaab’s Law will soon apply to all rental properties.
STRICT REPAIR TIMELINES - After the 2020 death of Awaab Ishak, Awaab’s Law imposed strict timelines on landlords to investigate and fix d... read more »
02/03/2026
Landlords will soon be unable to deny a “reasonable” pet request from their tenants.
Proposed Changes
Animal-loving tenants will have stronger rights to request pets, while landlords will have fewer grounds to deny them.
THE RI... read more »
02/03/2026
Families with children and renters on benefits have historically struggled to find homes in the PRS.
The Renters’ Rights Act changes that families with children and renters on benefits have historically struggled to find homes in the PRS. The ... read more »
02/03/2026
Rental bidding Wars, a common feature of city rental markets, will be a thing of the past under the Renters’ Rights Act.
ABSOLUTE BAN ON HIGHER OFFERS
The Act prohibits landlords and letting agents from requesting, encouraging, or accepting a... read more »
02/03/2026
The Renters' Rights Act proposes a new Private Rented Sector Ombudsman. While joining will be compulsory for landlords, agents also need to stay vigilant.
Proposed changes
Landlords will be required to register with the PRS ombudsman scheme.
... read more »
