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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

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Jul 23, 2024

Compliance

How to go about changing sharers mid-tenancy for student tenancies

How do letting agents handle swapping tenants mid-way through a student tenancy? The Tenancy Deposit Scheme gives their advice in this guide.

Apr 22, 2024

Inventories

How to understand property inventories, check-in and check-outs

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme answers some frequently asked questions about property inventories, check-ins and check-outs.

Mar 21, 2024

Deposits

Rent collection

Can I deduct unpaid rent from my tenant's deposits?

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme answers a common question: “My tenants haven’t paid rent since I gave them notice. Can I recover these costs from their deposit?”

Feb 21, 2024

Understanding product lifespans in rented homes

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme explain how landlords and letting agents can tackle product lifespans in rented properties and end-of-tenancy deposits.

Jan 19, 2024

Pets

I’m considering renting to tenants with a pet, what do I need to know?

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme shares what letting agents and landlords need to know about allowing pets in lets.

Nov 17, 2023

Business

Deposits

Does the deposit cover unpaid utility bills if my tenant does not pay them?

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme was asked "Does the deposit cover unpaid utility bills if my tenant does not pay them?" by a landlord. Here’s their response to the query.

Aug 9, 2023

Business

Tenants

Deposits

What is fair wear and tear in a rental property?

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme shares its definition of fair wear and tear, with guidance on how letting agents can handle where it exceeds reasonable use.

Jun 26, 2023

Business

Deposits

What is the 'deposit use clause' in your tenancy agreements?

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme shares what you need to know about 'deposit use clauses' - and why they're important for Tenancy Agreements and disputes.

May 9, 2023

Business

Deposits

Deposit protection: 10 ways to get it right

Deposit protection is a key part of your agency's compliance process. TDS breaks down the 10 ways to get it right.

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