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The Renters’ Rights Act has changed everything


More complexity for landlords
- Fixed-Term Tenancies Abolished → AST replaced with periodic tenancies.
- Section 21 Removed → No-fault evictions scrapped.
- Rent Control Changes → Restrictions on increases.
- Decent Homes Standard → Stricter maintenance rules.
- New Pet Policies → Easier for tenants to request pets.
- Landlord Registration & Ombudsman Requirement
- Maximum Civil Penalties Increased
- New Rules on Rent Increases – Stay Profitable While Staying Compliant
Fixed-term tenancies have been replaced by periodic ‘rolling’ tenancies


Section 21 no longer exists. Reformed Section 8 grounds have come into effect
Landlords have lost the ability to give a tenant two months’ notice without giving a reason. The only legal way to end a tenancy is to issue a Section 8 notice stating a valid ground.
If you evict a tenant using ground 1A because you wish to sell, this cannot be used within the first 12 months of a tenancy, and you cannot re-let the property within 12 months of the expiry of the notice. So, if you might want or need to sell at some point, this will require more careful planning.
Stricter Section 8 evictions


Decent Homes Standard coming by 2035
Tighter rules on tenant discrimination and pets now in effect
Landlords can’t refuse pets without a valid reason but do be aware that there are still reasons, such as the type of property being too small or unsuitable for the type of pet. Pet damage insurance has become a permitted payment under the Tenant Fees Act, so you can ask your tenant to either take it out themselves or cover your costs but note that there is no legal obligation on them to pay.


Mandatory portal registration due late 2026
Maximum penalties for non-compliance have increased


New rules on rent increases
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