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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!
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Feb 20, 2026
Landlords
Section 8
Renters' Rights Act
What is a Section 8 Notice? (And How To Serve One)

Once the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force on 1st May, Section 8 notices will be the primary method of evicting tenants. Here’s what letting agents need to know.

Apr 8, 2024
Section 21
Section 8
Property Portal
Ombudsman
Legislation
Renters (Reform) Bill: Your complete guide

The Renters (Reform) Bill was proposed by the Conservative Party to reform the private rental sector, but it didn’t pass and is no longer active in the UK.

Your guide to the possession action process
Sep 20, 2023
Compliance
Section 21
Section 8
Possessions
Legislation
Your guide to the possession action process

Letting agents or landlords seeking possession of a property need to follow strict guidance to stay compliant and resolve the situation fairly with their tenants, where possible.

Sep 8, 2022
Section 21
Section 8
Possessions
Webinar
Legislation
WEBINAR RECORDING: The Renters' Reform Bill Series: The end of section 21

The government has confirmed its intention to abolish section 21. At the same time, it plans to introduce new grounds under section 8 to strengthen landlords' rights to regain possession of their properties. David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors, joins series' host, Goodlord's Oli Sherlock, to discuss the implications of these proposals.

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