Preparing for the Renters’ Rights Act - It’s Team-Work
Just a note the day after the day when Phase 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act came into force- a thank you to a wonderful team who work tirelessly to support our clients and me - Lauren Green, Natasha Eddy and Pixels and Puzzles; our most phenomenal Chair Tweedie Brown ;
David Smith for providing incredible high level detailed and practical insight to the Act which I am sure will continue to evolve and gives us all something to think about for the next - well many years;
Jason Charles and Hannah Wainwright of Rightmove, David Hackett of DPS, Tracey Hanbury, Steve Hanbury and Kate Faulkner OBE of the National Landlords’ Investment Show, you provide access to a wide range of experts in one space that would otherwise be extremely difficult to find.
Paul Shamplina your travels across the country have reached so many landlords and agents - put your feet up.
RRA 2025 Update - Government publishes Statutory Instrument for Written Statement of Terms.
The Assured Tenancies (Private Rented Sector) (Written Statement of Terms, etc. and Information Sheet) (England) Regulations 2026 have been published by the government.
What does this mean?
For all existing tenancies created before 1st May 2026, landlords will not be required to issue a new tenancy agreement if an agreement already exists in writing. The landlord, will, however, be required to provide tenants with a copy of the ‘Information Sheet’ published by the government on or before 31 May 2026. The ‘Information Sheet’ must be given to all tenants named on a tenancy agreement and their guarantors, and can be provided electronically or in hard copy format.
Clarification on Mandatory Grounds 1 and 1A of the Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act brings some of the biggest changes to the private rented sector for over 30 years. Among those changes are the amended Ground 1 of Section 8 and the introduction og Ground 1A. These Grounds will be relied upon if a landlord intends to sell, or where the landlord or a close family member wish to move into the property.
BREAKING NEWS - IMPLEMENTATION DATES FOR RENTERS’ RIGHTS ACT 2025 ANNOUNCED
One of the most pressing questions since the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent has been when will the legislation be implemented. Finally the government have announced that key elements of the ACT will be introduced as follows:-
New investigatory powers giving local councils a stronger ability to inspect properties, demand documents, and access third-party data to crack down on rogue landlords and enforce housing standards more effectively will come into effect on 27 December 2025.
Government guidance has been issued twice in a very short space of time and we should be mindful that local authorities will have the power to investigate whether a landlord or an agent letting out private rented housing has broken certain laws.