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Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Complete Guide for Landlords
This flagship page should contain the full written guide, key dates, landlord checklist, FAQs, downloads and links to every detailed subpage.
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What changed from 1 May 2026
- Section 21 abolished: possession now requires a valid legal ground.
- ASTs become assured periodic tenancies.
- Existing tenants must receive the Information Sheet by 31 May 2026.
- Rent increases generally once every 12 months using the correct process.
- Rental bidding is banned and rent in advance is capped at one month.
- Landlord non-compliance can undermine possession and lead to penalties.
Key dates
Dates landlords need
| 1 May 2026 | Main tenancy reforms begin, including Section 21 abolition. |
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| 31 May 2026 | Deadline to give existing tenants the Information Sheet or written terms where needed. |
| 31 July 2026 | Final transitional court deadline for valid pre-reform Section 21 notices, unless earlier expiry applies. |
| Late 2026 onward | PRS landlord database expected to begin phased rollout. |
| 2030 | EPC C / equivalent expected where reasonably achievable. |
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Detailed subpages to build
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