Renters' Rights Act
Everything landlords need to know about the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and its phased implementation.
New Tenant Rights Under the Renters' Rights Act: A Landlord's Guide for 2026
A plain-English guide for self-managing landlords to the four headline tenant-side bans under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 — and the penalties for getting them wrong.
11 min read · 16 June 2026
New Tenant Rights Under the Renters' Rights Act: What Landlords Can No Longer Do
A plain-English pillar guide to the new tenant rights created by the Renters' Rights Act 2025 — what changed on 1 May 2026, and what landlords can no longer do.
11 min read · 11 June 2026
What Happens After You Serve a Section 8 Notice: The Court Possession Process Explained
With Section 21 abolished, every possession case now runs through the courts. Here's the full Section 8 timeline — from notice expiry to bailiff warrant — with realistic costs and timeframes.
14 min read · 10 June 2026
Section 8 Ground 1A: Selling Your Rental Property Under the Renters' Rights Act
Ground 1A is the new mandatory possession ground for landlords selling a tenanted property. Here's how the 12-month protected period, 4-month notice and 12-month re-let ban work in practice.
17 min read · 5 June 2026
Discrimination in Lettings: The New Ban on 'No DSS' and 'No Children' Under the Renters' Rights Act
Since 1 May 2026 it has been unlawful to filter out tenants because they receive benefits or have children. Here is what changed, what's still allowed, and how to rewrite your advert.
14 min read · 1 June 2026
Written Statement of Tenancy Terms: What Landlords Must Give Tenants Under the Renters' Rights Act
Phase 1 of the Renters' Rights Act introduces a new statutory written statement of terms — and an AST template won't cut it. Here's exactly what to include, when, and the penalty if you don't.
8 min read · 29 May 2026
Rent in Advance Under the Renters' Rights Act: What Landlords Can (and Can't) Ask For
From 1 May 2026 landlords can ask for at most one month's rent up front — and nothing at all before the tenancy is signed. Here's the rule, the exceptions, and the workarounds that are still legal.
11 min read · 28 May 2026
Section 8 Grounds for Possession Under the Renters' Rights Act: The Full List
With Section 21 abolished from 1 May 2026, Section 8 is the only route to possession. Every revised and new ground, notice period and what the court will expect.
28 min read · 25 May 2026
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.
18 min read · 21 April 2026
Landlord Penalties Under the Renters' Rights Act: June 2026 Enforcement Guide
Phase 1 of the Renters' Rights Act has been in force since May 2026. Understand the civil penalties, rent repayment orders, banning orders, and prosecution risks now being enforced across England.
17 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.
15 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.
15 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.
26 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.
11 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.
12 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.
13 min read · 16 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.
11 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.
4 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.
8 min read · 15 March 2026