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May 1 2026 - Renters' Right Act Commencement Day

You have 0 days to:

Serve any final Section 21 notices

Stop accepting above-asking rent offers

Prepare for the rental bidding ban

Remove “No DSS” from adverts

Remove “No Children” from listings

Show one clear rent price

Stop using fixed-term agreements

Switch to periodic tenancy templates

Check which tenancies go periodic

Stop taking rent before signing

Take no more than one month’s rent

Move all evictions to Section 8

Train staff on new notice rules

Create Section 13 process flow

Add two months to rent reviews

File court claims for Section 21s

Update landlord move-in grounds

Update landlord selling grounds

Send the RRA Information Sheet

Create written terms where missing

Update How to Rent processes

Review tenant screening questions

Update pet request processes

Stop backdating rent increases

Discuss rent protection backbooks

Act now before it is too late...

Act now!

Live webinar: 27 April 2026 2PM

Final Renters’ Rights Act update

Everything you need to manage the changes with confidence, in Goodlord.

Register now

Join us live on 27 April at 2PM for a final practical session before the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force.

 
In this session, we'll cover:
 
  • Payment and holding deposit changes - what’s changing under the new rules and how to manage this in Goodlord
  • The updated payment flow - a step-by-step walkthrough of how it works
  • Preparing your tenancies and pipeline - what to check ahead of 1 May to avoid delays or rework
  • Key platform updates and resources - a recap of what’s already live, including payment changes, Section 13, and where to find support
  • Live Q&A with David Smith - get clarity on legal grey areas and real scenarios
Phil Noble

Speaker

Phil Noble

Product Lead

Ollie West

Speaker

Ollie West

Senior Account Manager

David Smith

Speaker

David Smith

Partner

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What’s changing and why it matters

Payment changes
Payment changes

New rules on rent in advance mean you’ll need to rethink how payments and holding deposits are handled in practice.

New tenancy workflows
New tenancy workflows

From Assured Tenancies to Section 13, your processes need to align with the new legal framework across the tenancy lifecycle.

Less room for error
Less room for error

With the new rules in place, getting your processes right matters more. This is your chance to sense-check your approach and ask final questions.

Missed the previous sessions? Catch up now 

Managing rent reviews under the Renters’ Rights Act

Learn how to handle Section 13 notices, reduce tribunal risk, and prepare your portfolio.

Managing Renters’ Rights Act changes in Goodlord

A walkthrough of the platform updates designed to support new tenancy rules, transition leaflets and compliance workflows.

Property protection tools for the Renters' Rights Act era 

Learn how Rent Protection Insurance and Goodlord Guarantor can help protect landlords and reduce financial risk.

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A final practical session to help you transition with confidence.