The Renters' Rights Act abolished Section 21, converted most private tenancies to assured periodic tenancies, and introduced new rules on pets, discrimination, bidding, rent and possession. These guides explain what changed, what landlords should have done, and what still rolls out later.
How assured periodic tenancies work in England after 1 May 2026, including endings, notice and what changes for landlords.
Reviewed: Aug 2026
Renters' Rights Act lettings discrimination rules for England landlords, including benefit claimants, families and changes from 1 May 2026.
Reviewed: Aug 2026
Renters' Rights Act enforcement for England landlords and agents: penalties, rent repayment orders, banning orders and PRS Database risks.
Reviewed: Aug 2026
From 1 May 2026, all England landlord possession claims must use Section 8. This guide explains the updated grounds, the process, and what landlords need to know.
Reviewed: Aug 2026
From 1 May 2026, England tenants can ask to keep a pet. This guide explains the 28-day process, fair reasons for refusal, and what landlords should record.
Reviewed: May 2026
When the PRS Database and PRS Landlord Ombudsman actually roll out after the Renters' Rights Act 2025, and what England landlords should do now.
Reviewed: May 2026
What England landlords need to know about rent-in-advance limits under the Renters' Rights Act after the 1 May 2026 changes.
Reviewed: Aug 2026
Renters' Rights Act rental bidding rules for England landlords and agents: asking rents, higher offers and compliance from 1 May 2026.
Reviewed: Aug 2026
The key live dates under the Renters' Rights Act 2025: what changed on 1 May 2026, the 31 May 2026 Information Sheet deadline, and what rolls out later.
Reviewed: May 2026
What England landlords need to do after the 1 May 2026 changes, including the 31 May paperwork deadline and later PRS Database rollout.
Reviewed: Aug 2026
What changed on 1 May 2026 under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, what England landlords must do now, and what still rolls out later.
Reviewed: May 2026
Section 21 abolition guide for England landlords: what no-fault eviction was, what replaces it and rules for notices already served.
Reviewed: Aug 2026
How the Renters' Rights Act transition works in England after 1 May 2026, including existing tenancies, older notices, Section 8 grounds and later rollout phases.
Reviewed: Aug 2026
What happens to existing England tenancies after 1 May 2026, including fixed-term AST conversion under the Renters' Rights Act.
Reviewed: Aug 2026
What England landlords must give tenants after 1 May 2026, including written terms, official information sheets and key deadlines.
Reviewed: Aug 2026
All guides cover England only. TenancyVault does not provide legal advice. Part 1 of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026, with later phases still rolling out — always check GOV.UK for current guidance.
