The Agent Blog - Goodlord | Renters' Rights Act (2)

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Feb 18, 2026

Compliance

Rents

Renters' Rights Act

How to serve Section 13 notices (quickly and compliantly)

Section 13 will be the only way for landlords to raise rents from 1 May 2026, when the Renters’ Rights Act comes into effect. Here’s how to prepare for the changes.

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Feb 11, 2026

Landlords

Renters' Rights Act

Letting agents

Renters' Rights Act 2026 guide: Implementation timelines, no-fault evictions, and more

The first implementation phase of the Renters' Rights Act will begin on May 1, 2026. Section 21 evictions will be abolished, and all ASTs will become periodic tenancies.

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Feb 9, 2026

Renewals

Periodic tenancies

Renters' Rights Act

Periodic tenancies: How agencies can prepare for the Renters’ Rights Act

The Renters’ Rights Act will abolish fixed terms and make all tenancies periodic. While this could cause problems, it’s not all doom and gloom.

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Jan 29, 2026

Landlords

Renters' Rights Act

Letting agents

Understanding housing discrimination: A guide for landlords and agents

The Renters’ Rights Act expands protections for tenants. Learn what it means for housing discrimination laws and landlord responsibilities.

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Jan 21, 2026

Rents

Landlords

Renters' Rights Act

No more bidding wars: How the new rules will change the way you let

Explore the government’s ban on rental bidding wars, its impact on landlords, agents, and tenants, and the unintended consequences facing the PRS.

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Jan 15, 2026

Renters' Rights Act

The one thing agents can't ignore about the new PRS Ombudsman

The Renters' Rights Act will introduce a new Private Rented Sector Ombudsman. While joining will be compulsory for landlords, agents also need to stay vigilant.

Jan 15, 2026

Landlords

Renters' Rights Act

PRS Database explained: The new compliance risk letting agents need to act on

Discover what the new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database means for landlords and letting agents. Learn about compliance, penalties, and how to prepare.

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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.

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Jan 5, 2026

Landlords

Tenants

Renters' Rights Act

Letting agents

Private Rented Sector predictions for agents, landlords, & tenants (2026)

Members of Goodlord’s leadership team give their predictions of what this historic year for the Private Rented Sector (PRS) will look like.