14/05/2026
Are you a self-managing landlord?
If you're managing your own tenancy, with the Renters' Rights Act coming into effect, there are some key things you need to get yourself up to speed on:
The Government has published the official Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet 2026, which landlords must provide to existing tenants by 31 May 2026. This is an important document which informs tenants about how their tenancy will be affected by the legislation. Fines of up to £7,000 are possible for failing to provide each tenant with the correct Information Sheet by 31 May 2026.
You are no longer able to use a Section 21 to evict your tenant(s). A valid Section 8 notice is now the only means by which you can gain possession, and these have been reformed. Possession grounds have been extended to make it easier for landlords to evict tenants who commit anti-social behaviour, or for those who are in persistent rent arrears.
Landlords will need to have an understanding of the revised Section 13 procedure if they wish to increase their tenant(s) rent.
If you need an expert lettings agent to handle any of this for you, contact your local branch today.
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