Blog: Renters-rights-act-2025

Following up on last week's update, we wanted to provide further information on what is about to happen and some things to be aware of. Tenant Notice Periods From 1st May, tenants will be able to give two months’ notice at any...

It is just over six weeks to go until the second phase of the Renters Rights Act comes in on 1st May. For many these are the most significant changes of Act, as the day to day business of the Private Rented Sector will look very...

The private rented sector is undergoing its biggest shake-up in decades. Under the new Renters’ Rights Act, the Government is introducing the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database. For landlords, this is not just an...

What would you do if your tenant stopped paying? From 1st May 2026, some of the most significant changes under the Renters’ Rights Act will come into force. All tenancy agreements will transition to Assured Periodic Tenancies,...

While the bulk of the Renters Rights Act will come into effect from 1st May 2026, some parts are coming into play from 27 December 2025. These early changes reflect the additional powers granted to Local Housing Authorities...

The most important thing for now is to be aware of the changes and how they may affect your current tenancies and your plans moving forward. Essentially, any contracts with tenancies starting after 1 May 2026 will be affected by...

One area of the Renters’ Rights Act bringing that is raising many eyebrows amongst landlords is pet requests. If you’re letting a property in Bournemouth, you’ll want to understand exactly what’s changing — and what...

End of fixed term assured short hold tenancies: Essential Guide for Renters & Landlords From 1 May 2026, the private rented sector in England will see one of the biggest changes in decades: Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) —...

What is Section 21 and how was it used? A Section 21 also known as “no-fault” eviction allows a landlord to regain possession of their property by giving the tenant at least two months’ written notice. Unlike other eviction...