What are the penalties if Landlords fail to comply?
Your local council will have new powers to investigate, collect and act on [...]
What will happen if I don’t comply?
As a landlord, it’s important to familiarise yourself with the new requirements and [...]
Can I still end tenancies when I need to?
Yes, you can. You’ll no longer be able to use Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, [...]
What will these changes mean for me when I set up new tenancies?
The things that are likely to make the biggest difference to how you start or conduct future tenancies are: changes to [...]
Will I need to issue a new tenancy agreement for my tenants?
If you already have a written record of the terms of the tenancy agreement, then you [...]
How will my existing tenancies be affected?
On 1st May 2026, any existing assured shorthold tenancy will automatically become an assured periodic tenancy – or ‘rolling’ tenancy. Under an assured periodic tenancy, you’ll no [...]
Has the Renters’ Rights Act come into force?
The Act has received Royal Assent, meaning it is now law. However, many [...]
What is happening to Section 21 (“no-fault”) evictions?
Section 21 notices will be abolished from 1st May 2026. Landlords will instead [...]
Are fixed-term tenancies being abolished?
Yes. Fixed term Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) will be replaced by Assured Periodic [...]
Will my tenancy change on 1st May 2026?
Yes. From 1st May 2026, all tenancies will move to the new system [...]
