The Renters’ Rights Act represents the most significant overhaul of the private rented sector in a generation. For landlords, letting agents, and property management companies, understanding the Act’s requirements is essential to remain compliant, protect revenue, and deliver a professional service to tenants.
This guide brings together No Letting Go’s expert analysis of the Renters’ Rights Act, covering everything from the abolition of Section 21 to new tenancy information requirements and the practical steps lettings teams must take before the legislation comes into full force.
What Is the Renters’ Rights Act?
The Renters’ Rights Act introduces sweeping changes to how tenancies are created, managed, and ended in England. Key measures include the abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, the transition to periodic tenancies, new grounds for possession, strengthened tenant rights, and mandatory compliance requirements for landlords and agents.
In-Depth Guides & Resources
Renters’ Rights Act: Your 2026 Countdown — What Lettings Teams Must Do Now
A practical, deadline-driven countdown for lettings professionals covering the key compliance steps that must be completed before the Act’s major provisions take effect. Covers documentation updates, deposit handling, tenancy agreement changes, and how professional inventory reports protect both landlords and agents.
New Tenancy Information Requirements: What Landlords Must Give Tenants from May 2026
From May 2026, landlords must provide tenants with a specified set of information at the start of every tenancy. This guide explains exactly what information must be provided, when, and in what format — and the consequences of failing to comply.
Tenancy Paperwork in 2026: Updating Agreements, Notices and Workflows Without Section 21
With Section 21 abolished, the tenancy documentation landscape changes fundamentally. This guide walks through how to update tenancy agreements, which notices remain valid, and how to build compliant workflows that work without the no-fault eviction route.
How No Letting Go Can Help
Professional, independent inventory reports are at the heart of compliant tenancy management under the Renters’ Rights Act. With Section 21 no longer available, landlords and agents need robust evidence if they wish to recover possession or make deposit deductions through the new possession grounds or deposit protection schemes.
No Letting Go’s AIIC-accredited clerks produce detailed, timestamped check-in and check-out reports that provide the court-admissible evidence base that protects your interests throughout any tenancy. Make a booking enquiry today or find your nearest branch.
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