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May 1 2026 - Renters' Right Act Commencement Day

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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

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Renters' Rights Act: Live Q&A

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The Renters’ Rights Act continues to be the most significant shake-up the private rental sector has ever seen and with the implementation date set for 1 May 2026, agents across the country are preparing for major change.

Following the incredibly high volume of questions raised around the legislation, we’re hosting a special live Q&A session with leading industry voices David Smith and Oli Sherlock. Whether you joined our recent webinar or are coming to the topic fresh, this session is designed to give you clear, practical answers to your most pressing concerns.

This interactive event will give you:

Direct access to expert guidance on the areas of the Act causing the most uncertainty
Clarification on timelines, requirements, and grey areas – including what still needs government direction
Practical, actionable advice to help ensure your agency is ready for the reforms
Insights from ongoing analysis of agent, landlord, and tenant sentiment across the sector

Don’t leave your biggest questions unanswered. Join us live on 8 December at 10am to get the clarity you need and put your agency in the strongest position moving forward.