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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

Act now before it is too late...

Act now!

A red "House For Rent" sign stands in the foreground of a grassy yard. In the blurred background, two people carrying cardboard boxes walk toward the porch of a modern, light-wood-sided tiny house. One person wears a tan coat and jeans, while the other wears a tan jacket and a black backpack.

Jan 12, 2026

Guarantors

Renters' Rights Act

8 unintended consequences of the rent in advance ban (and how to mitigate them)

From May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act will cap upfront rent at one month. Discover what's changing, the unintended consequences, and how Goodlord can help.

A man and woman sit at a table signing a document. The man is holding a pen and pointing it at a signature line, while the woman looks on. A calculator and phone are also on the table.

Sep 10, 2025

Rent Protection

Insurance

Guarantors

Why rent protection and rent guarantors matter in today’s market

Discover the difference between rent guarantee insurance and a rent guarantor. Learn how they help agents, landlords & tenants in the PRS.

Jul 24, 2023

Affordability

Landlords

Tenants

Guarantors

5 top tips to prepare your landlords for new legislation

Experts discuss the many opportunities for letting agents to benefit from the Renters (Reform) Bill.

Jul 21, 2023

Affordability

Landlords

Tenants

Guarantors

Huge rise in renters on high salaries asked to provide guarantors

Goodlord data reveals that more tenants are being asked to provide a guarantor, as pressures on landlords rise.

Feb 14, 2022

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Goodlord Group

Rents

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Guarantors

Requests for rental guarantors rise 36% over four years

Goodlord's research shows a jump in the number of landlords asking prospective tenants to provide guarantor, rising by 36% over the past four years.

Jun 21, 2021

Business

Rents

Section 8

Guarantors

Reapit: What can letting agents do to manage rent arrears? [+ free payment plan templates]

Finding the best solution when managing rent arrears for both tenants and landlords is a key part of a letting agent's job. Here are six pieces of advice to help agencies better manage rent arrears for all involved.