Five Top Tips - How to Prepare for the Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act is coming into force in May 2026 and represents one of the most significant changes to the private rented sector in England in decades. For landlords, early preparation will be key to remaining compliant, protecting investments, and maintaining positive tenant relationships.
Here are our 5 top tips to ensure that landlords are prepared.
1. Understand the Key Changes
The Act is set to introduce major reforms, including the abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, a new structure of tenancy agreements, how and when tenancies can be ended, and how rent increases can be completed. Firstly, it is important for Landlords to understand the changes fully.
2. Review Your Tenancies
The new legislation will impact all new and existing tenancies from 1st May 2026. Once you understand the key changes, it is important to consider the impact on your existing tenancies so that you can plan accordingly. This may relate to a property that is already occupied or where a tenancy is due to commence.
3. Check Compliance
With tenants gaining stronger rights, enforcement around property conditions is likely to increase. Proactively addressing repairs, maintenance, and compliance issues will reduce risk and help avoid disputes once the Act is in force.
4. Consider Rent Guarantee
The procedures for possession where a tenant is in rent arrears are changing, realigning the risk factor for landlords. The significant delays in the court system, combined with the legislative changes have resulted in many landlords looking at ways to protect their investment. Rental income protection and legal cost cover products are becoming a popular choice, either on selected properties, tenancies or across a whole portfolio.
5. Get Expert Guidance
The Tenants Rights Act is diverse and will affect landlords, tenants in different ways. Navigating these changes alone can be challenging, but help is not far away. Consider using a letting agent to assist with the letting and management of your property or speak to the experts on a regular basis. Expert guidance will help to keep up to date with the new details as they are released, obtain answers to your questions, reinforce your understanding and plan for its implementation.
Preparing now will help you to prepare for the Renters Rights Act. If you would like assistance with the management of your property or tailored advice on how the upcoming changes may affect your portfolio Mundys would be pleased to help. Call now on 01522 556099.