An alarming number of landlords are not realising how many new rules have been introduced with the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act implementation. Mistakes are being made already – it’s easily done if you haven’t read up on the rules. All of the information below came in on 01 May 2026.
This guide gives a quick Renters’ Rights Act overview for landlords: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renters-rights-act-an-overview-for-landlords
This guide is regarding the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet that landlords and their agents must give to tenants BEFORE 31 MAY 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026
This guide explains what fees landlords can ask for when renting out a property: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fees-you-can-charge-as-part-of-a-tenancy
This guidance lists all the grounds (reasons) and notice periods for landlords and letting agents if they are considering ending a tenancy: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grounds-for-possession-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents
This guide explains the process a landlord must follow when they served an eviction notice to tenants before 1 May 2026: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/giving-notice-of-possession-to-tenants-before-1-may-2026