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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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Compliance

How letting agents can prevent fines and ensure compliance

Letting agents face compliance risk in their day-to-day work, but there are ways an agency can reduce that risk using technology.

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Letting agents

How letting agents can discuss deposit alternative tenancies with landlords

Deposit-alternatives can be a valuable option for both letting agents and landlords. But how should agents approach this conversation with landlords?

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Legislation

Your agency's guide to data protection rules in the UK

Letting agents handle a lot of sensitive data on a daily basis. Ensure your agency complies with UK data protection laws by following this essential guide.

Aug 21, 2024

Letting agents

What are the effects of rent controls on the private rental sector? A guide for letting agents

Suggested rent controls have raised concerns for letting agents and landlords, but do they really benefit the private housing sector?

Aug 20, 2024

Letting agents

PODCAST: Win more landlords through your agency's brand

A digital brand is key for letting agents to set themselves apart from others. Agents can win new landlords and become key figures in their community.

Aug 19, 2024

Letting agents

What are the risks for letting agents relying on documents during referencing?

Without a secure process for tenant referencing, letting agents can face significant risks. Find out how technology can minimise these vulnerabilities.

Aug 14, 2024

How Letting Agents can Optimise their Facebook Profile

Social media can help letting agents win new landlords and business. Learn how to optimise your Facebook profile and boost your social media game.

Goodlord explores the rise of selective licenses

Aug 14, 2024

Compliance

What letting agents need to know about the rise of selective license schemes

A new report from Direct Line Group reveals a 9.3% increase in selective licensing schemes from 2022 to 2024. Here’s what letting agents need to know.

Goodlord's guide for Letting Agent’s with EPC Ratings updates and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

Aug 12, 2024

Compliance

Letting Agent’s Guide to EPC Ratings updates and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

With the Labour Government confirming plans to increase Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for private rental homes, here’s what letting agents need to know.

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