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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...
Let Without Limits Report
Is Renting Broken?
How misalignment between agents, landlords and tenants is fracturing the rental market - and how to fix it
Based on independent research with 2,650 letting agents, landlords and tenants, the Let Without Limits report examines four structural challenges affecting performance, profitability, and day-to-day operations across the private rented sector.
The findings point to a wider misalignment in how the market operates today. The report sets out where change is needed, including reducing operational friction, improving visibility of service, and strengthening how agents respond to regulation.
Each chapter focuses on one area of pressure. It outlines the commercial impact and what letting agents need to consider as the market continues to evolve.
Key Takeaways
Why you should read this report:
Backed by real market insight
Learn from research with 2,650 letting agents, landlords and tenants across the private rented sector.
Understand the main market challenges
Get a clear view of the key pressures affecting operations, value and confidence.
Find a way through them
See what needs to change and how Goodlord can support you to move forward.
Download the report to see the data, understand the challenges, and know what to do next.
