Renters' Rights Act set to come into force from May 1

Renters' Rights Act set to come into force from May 1

New renter protections in England begin 1 May under the Renters’ Rights Act, ending no-fault Section 21 evictions and boosting security for…

'Brave new world' for private renters as landlord rules toughened

NEW rights for private rental tenants have been welcomed by Dorset Council – although the rules are likely to lead to extra costs.

5 things renters need to know before the Renters Rights Act comes into effect on 1 May in England and Wales

This is everything you need to know as a renter before the Renters' Rights Act comes into effect.

Urgent call for agents to finalise preparations ahead of Renters’ Rights Act changes

With just one week remaining until the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force, letting agents across England are being urged to act now to ensure they are fully prepared for the significant operational and compliance changes imminent, as Propertymark explains. From 1 May 2026, the new legislation will introduce wide-ranging reforms to tenancy structures, possession processes and rent setting, fundamentally reshaping how agents o…

Propertymark urges agents to prepare for Renters’ Rights Act

Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, said: “Those who are prepared will be in the strongest position to support both landlords and tenants through this transition."

How prepared are landlords and tenants for the Renters’ Rights Act?

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