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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...

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The Renters' Rights Act:

The Definitive Guide for letting agents 

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With the Renters’ Rights Act due to come into force on 1 May, the lettings industry is facing a fundamental shift — from the abolition of Section 21 and the move to periodic tenancies, to stricter rules around rent increases.

Our guide goes beyond the headlines. It covers reforms that have had less attention — including the PRS ombudsman and landlord database — so you can understand what’s coming in full.

Key Takeaways

Why you should read this guide:

Clear, detailed explanations
Clear, detailed explanations

of every reform and what it means for letting agents

Timelines you can act on
Timelines you can act on

so you know what to prepare for and when

Practical steps to stay compliant
Practical steps to stay compliant

saving you time, admin, and stress

Insight backed by industry data
Insight backed by industry data

from thousands of agents, landlords, and tenants

Expert commentary on key provisions
Expert commentary on key provisions

clarifying complex or high-impact changes

Additional downloadable resources
Additional downloadable resources

and links to deepen your understanding

Download our guide to make sure your agency is ready for upcoming changes.