Changes to the way landlords let properties in England came into effect in May 2026, which has impacted their relationship with their tenants and the rights each party has. The Renters Rights Act provides tenants with a new level of confidence and stability, and furthermore it is hoped the changes will eradicate unacceptable practices. Some of the key changes included:
- All previous tenancy agreements, and any new agreement, will be an ‘assured periodic tenancy’
- The new periodic agreement will continue until it is ended by either the landlord or the tenant, there is no automatic renewal
- Landlords will no longer have the power to be able to serve a section 21 (‘no fault eviction’) notice to end a tenancy
- New rules on how landlords charge rent and when increases can be made
- New rules around choosing and accepting tenants, and about keeping pets
Following the implementation of the new rules extensive research has been carried out amongst landlords and tenants, to understand the practical impact they have had. The initial indications suggest that although the implementation of the changes took some
careful management, positive progress has been seen on both sides.
It was also expected that the rule changes may impact the UK mortgage market, but having digested the new landscape many Buy to Let mortgage lenders have made very few adjustments to the way they assess mortgage applications.
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