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May 1 2026 - Renters' Right Act Commencement Day

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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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Legislation

Renters' Rights Bill: key insights for letting agents

Stay informed on the Renters' Rights Bill and how it differs from the Renters (Reform) Bill. Watch our video for key insights every letting agent needs.

The Goodlord team

Sep 19, 2024

Ryan Heaven, Associate Solicitor at Dutton Gregory, provides insights into the Renters' Rights Bill. In this video, he discusses what letting agents can expect from this legislation and when it may be implemented.

Renters' Rights Bill: key insights for letting agents

Watch our video to find out more

Further reading

PODCAST: What are agents like you doing to prepare for the Renters (Reform) Bill?

Six things letting agents need to know about the Renters' Rights Bill

Renters' Rights Bill vs Renters (Reform) Bill: key differences for letting agents

PODCAST: Experts react: The Renters (Reform) Bill second reading

PODCAST: Lettings legislation update: EPCs, consumer protection, material information, and more