Renters' Rights Act
Everything landlords need to know about the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and its phased implementation.
Handling Tenant Complaints Under the Renters' Rights Act: The New PRS Ombudsman Process
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 requires all private landlords to join the PRS Ombudsman scheme. Understand the complaint lifecycle — from internal resolution to ombudsman investigation — and how to protect your position.
10 min read · 21 April 2026
How to Register on the New Landlord Property Portal: A Practical Walkthrough
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 requires all private landlords in England to register on the new Property Portal. This step-by-step walkthrough covers what you need, how to register, and what happens after.
9 min read · 10 April 2026
What Happens If You're Not Compliant by 1 May 2026? Landlord Penalties Explained
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 introduces significant penalties for non-compliant landlords from 1 May 2026. Understand the fines, rent repayment orders, banning orders, and prosecution risks so you can act before the deadline.
12 min read · 30 March 2026
Rent Repayment Orders: What Landlords in England Risk Under the New Rules
Rent repayment orders allow tenants in England to reclaim up to 24 months' rent from non-compliant landlords. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 expands the grounds. Understand the risks and how to protect yourself.
11 min read · 26 March 2026
Banned Tenancy Clauses: What Landlords Can No Longer Include in Agreements
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 bans several common tenancy clauses in England. Fixed-term tenancies, blanket pet bans, and benefit discrimination are now unlawful. Check your agreements before 1 May 2026.
12 min read · 24 March 2026
Renters' Rights Act Compliance Checklist: Everything Landlords Must Do Before May 2026
A complete compliance checklist for private landlords in England preparing for the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Every obligation, deadline, and action item you need to tick off before 1 May 2026.
12 min read · 22 March 2026
Tenant Pet Requests: New Rules for Landlords Under the Renters' Rights Act
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 gives tenants in England the right to request permission to keep a pet. Landlords can only refuse on reasonable grounds. Understand the new rules, timelines, and how to handle pet requests.
10 min read · 20 March 2026
Decent Homes Standard for Private Landlords: What You Need to Meet by 2026
The Decent Homes Standard is extending to private rental properties in England under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Learn what the standard requires, how your property will be assessed, and the penalties for non-compliance.
13 min read · 18 March 2026
PRS Ombudsman for Landlords: Membership, Complaints, and What You Must Do
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 requires all private landlords in England to join the Private Rented Sector Ombudsman. Understand the membership requirements, complaint process, and penalties for non-compliance before 1 May 2026.
12 min read · 16 March 2026
The New Property Portal and Landlord Registration: What You Need to Know
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 introduces a mandatory Property Portal for all private landlords in England. This guide explains what it is, what you need to register, and why getting on board early matters.
7 min read · 15 March 2026
Periodic Tenancies Explained: What Landlords Need to Know Under the New Rules
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 makes all assured tenancies periodic from day one. This guide explains what that means for private landlords — how periodic tenancies work, how rent is managed, and what changes to your tenancy agreements.
8 min read · 15 March 2026
Renters' Rights Act 2025: What Landlords Need to Know Before 1 May 2026
A clear, practical overview of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 for private landlords in England — covering the end of Section 21, the move to periodic tenancies, new possession grounds, and what you should be doing right now.
7 min read · 15 March 2026
Renters' Rights Act Timeline: Every Key Date Landlords Need to Know
A complete timeline of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 implementation — from Royal Assent through phased rollout, covering when each major change takes effect and what landlords should be doing at each stage.
7 min read · 15 March 2026