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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...
Live webinar: 23 March 2026 2PM
Rent Reviews in the Renters’ Rights Act era
How to manage Section 13 notices in Goodlord
Join us live on 23 March 2026 at 2PM for a practical walkthrough of how agencies should approach rent reviews under the Renters’ Rights Act.
- Issue Section 13 rent increases compliantly, including the correct notice timing and process.
- Prepare your portfolio ahead of 1 May, with the key steps agents should take now to avoid disruption.
- Reduce tribunal risk, by understanding why documentation, negotiation and evidence will matter more under the new regime.
Speaker
Mollie Yates
Senior Product Manager
Speaker
Ollie West
Senior Account Manager
This affects you. Here's why it matters now
Fixed terms and renewals are ending
As tenancies move to periodic agreements, agencies will need new ways to review rent and retain landlords without relying on renewal cycles.
Rent increases follow Section 13
Rent increases will rely on Section 13 notices with specific notice periods. Agents will need to follow the correct process and maintain clear records.
Tribunal scrutiny will increase
If tenants challenge a rent increase, agents will need clear evidence and documentation to support their decision.
What's next?
Keep an eye out for upcoming Renters’ Rights sessions as we approach the commencement date, with practical guidance on preparing your agency and platform workflows.
Missed part one?
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.
Managing Renters’ Rights changes in Goodlord
A walkthrough of the platform updates designed to support new tenancy rules, transition leaflets and compliance workflows.
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