New court data is sending a clear message to landlords and letting agents. Fewer possession claims are being issued, but more cases are progressing all the way through to enforcement — with repossessions rising and timelines stretching to around 27 weeks from claim to outcome. That’s nearly seven months of continued costs, uncertainty, and potential arrears once a case enters the system. With the Renters’ Rights changes on the horizon and court pressures already mounting, preparation is more important than ever.

The Renters’ Rights Act will reshape how rent increases work, but key operational questions around Section 13 remain unresolved. Recent written questions from Kevin Hollinrake MP have also highlighted how little information the government currently holds on rent increase appeals and tribunal pressures, an issue that could affect how the system works in practice.

Last week’s infosheet on the AST changes had an incredible response and it’s clear agents are already thinking ahead!

Building on that momentum, we’ve now released a new toolkit, further supporting agents for the tenancy changes on 1st May 2026. This fundamental shift will affect how tenancies are created, documented, and managed

The industry is going through some of the biggest changes since the late 1980s such as the Renters’ Rights Act, Decent home standards, digital tax returns, and EPCs.

The Renters’ Rights Act is set to fundamentally change tenancy documentation in England. While the end of Section 21 and the move to periodic tenancies are grabbing headlines, one of the biggest practical impacts for letting agents will be how tenancy agreements and written information are handled from May 2026.

With Section 21 notices being abolished from 1st May 2026, understanding the transition rules has never been more important.

We have created a practical infosheet for agents who are already considering serving a Section 21 notice, setting out what can and cannot be done before 1st May.