Articles tagged “renters-rights-act”
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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
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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
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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
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Rental Bidding Wars Banned: New Rent Transparency Rules for Landlords in England
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 bans rental bidding wars in England. Landlords and agents must publish an asking rent and cannot invite or accept offers above it. Understand the new transparency rules.
12 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Awaab's Law for Private Landlords: Damp, Mould, and Your New Legal Duties
Awaab's Law is extending to private landlords in England. Understand the new response timelines for damp, mould, and serious hazards — and the penalties for failing to act.
9 min read
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How to End a Tenancy After Section 21 Is Abolished
With Section 21 no-fault evictions ending on 1 May 2026, landlords need to understand the reformed Section 8 grounds for possession. This guide explains the new routes available and how to use them correctly.
7 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Section 13 Rent Increases Under the Renters' Rights Act: What's Changed
How rent increases work under the new periodic tenancy regime — the Section 13 process, notice requirements, tenant rights to challenge at Tribunal, and practical steps for landlords.
8 min read
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Section 8 Ground 1: How to Regain Your Property When You Need to Move In
A practical guide to using Ground 1 (formerly Ground 1A) under the Renters' Rights Act to recover your rental property for your own use or for a family member — covering notice periods, evidence requirements, and common pitfalls.
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