The Renters’ Rights Bill is in its final stages in the House of Lords, paving the way for major reforms to private renting by 2026. Key debates include pet deposits, re-letting rules, and student lets. Letting agents, landlords, and tenants should begin preparing now for new tenancy rules and compliance standards.

The Renters’ Rights Bill will overhaul student lettings by ending fixed-term tenancies and Section 21, introducing Ground 4A for student possession, and retaining exemptions for PBSA providers. With new limits on rent in advance and a greater reliance on guarantors, agents must review tenancy structures, manage compliance between PBSA and HMOs, and prepare now for the 2026 transition.

With 36 million pets in the UK and 60% of homes owning animals, renters still struggle to find pet-friendly housing. The new Renters’ Rights Bill will end blanket bans and let tenants request pets, creating a fairer market, attracting loyal tenants, and boosting stability for landlords.

Our latest infosheet explains how Section 13 will soon be the only legal way to increase rents under the Renters’ Rights Bill. Learn what this means for agents, how Tribunal challenges may change, and why accurate market data will be key.

The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to end fixed term tenancies, with all new agreements moving to open ended, periodic tenancies. The government says this will give renters more security and flexibility, but it also creates new challenges for landlords, agents and guarantors around certainty, processes and risk. We break down what this means in part 4 of our 10 part Renters’ Rights Bill series.

In our latest Renters’ Rights Bill: 10 Essential Guides, we look at one of the most debated changes — the ban on rent in advance. For some tenants it’s a lifeline, for others it’s controversial, and the Bill draws a firm new line. But what does this really mean for landlords, agents, and renters?

With Section 21 ending, landlords must use Section 8 to regain possession. Updates include new grounds, longer notice periods, and stricter evidence requirements, creating opportunities for agents to improve arrears management and tenant screening.

The end of Section 21 is near. Agents and landlords should review tenancies, tighten processes, and manage risk before court delays grow.

The Renters’ Rights Bill is edging closer to becoming law, with Royal Assent expected this autumn. After the party conference break, it returns to the House of Lords on 14 October for its final stages. With reforms set to take effect from early 2026, now is the time to prepare — from training teams to refreshing content and strengthening communication with landlords and tenants.

A prison sentence does not end a tenancy, and acting too quickly, such as changing the locks, could amount to unlawful eviction. Our new infosheet with Woodstock Legal Services explains the right steps to take and how one landlord avoided costly mistakes.