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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...
Webinar
Renters' Rights Act: Live Q&A
Speaker
Oli Sherlock
Managing Director of Insurance
Speaker
David Smith
Partner at Spector, Constant & Williams
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.
Direct access to expert guidance on the areas of the Act causing the most uncertainty
Are you actually prepared for the financial and legal risks if a tenant disputes a rent increase under Section 13?
Do you know how to manage extended court cases and the risks your business faces if disputes go to tribunal?