The Renters Right Act came into major affect on 1st May 2026 and bought in sweeping changes.

There are key changes such as:

• No More Section 21: Landlords can no longer use "no-fault" evictions and must provide a valid legal reason under expanded Section 8 possession grounds (e.g., selling or moving into the property). 

• Rolling Periodic Tenancies: Fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies are replaced by open-ended monthly rolling tenancies. Tenants must give 2 months' notice to leave.

• Rent Controls: Rent can only be increased once every 12 months, requiring a 2-month notice via an official statutory form that tenants can challenge at a tribunal.

• Ban on Bidding Wars: Landlords and letting agents cannot accept offers above the advertised rent price or encourage rental bidding.

• Pets and Discrimination: Landlords cannot unreasonably refuse a tenant’s request to keep a pet, nor can they blanket-ban or discriminate against applicants with children or those receiving benefits.

The Effect?

It has left many landlords confused! 

The Consequences

You risk getting a fine starting from £3000 right up to £40,000 if you get caught out!

How can we help?

Planwise Property can assist you by ensuring that you or your representative serve the correct notice, or increase the rent within correct guidelines.

We're also able to answer any questions that you may have in relation to the Renters Right Act.