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Spring Bulletin 2026 This edition is packed full of Renters’ Rights Act information. We will post a paper copy to each member. It really is an

🗓️ Tuesday 28 April 2026🕑 1.30-4pm📍 Council Chamber Forde House, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX Teignbridge District Council Housing Services are hosting this free event –

Are you ready for 01 May 2026? See the handy gov.uk checklist below. If you need support, contact the SWLA office. If you aren’t a

Future Inn Hotel, William Prance Road, Plymouth PL6 5ZD 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. Speakers will include:- Ian Pring & Sean Bolter – Westcotts Chartered

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From 01 May 2026, the Renters’ Right Act will abolish Assured Shorthold Tenancies and end Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions in the Private Rented Sector

This guidance, released by the Government on Friday 20 March 2026, contains all of the information that landlords must provide to tenants if; Or, if;

ALL Private Rented Sector landlords with an existing Assured Shorthold Tenancy in place on 01 May 2026, that is in writing (or partly in writing),

We welcomed Councillor Chris Penberthy (Cabinet Member for Housing, Cooperative Development and Communities) and Jackie Kings (Head of Housing Solutions PCC) to the SWLA office

Good news for student landlords navigating the Renters’ Right Act implementation. Landlords of student HMO properties will be able to serve 2 months notice from

**UPDATE – This webinar has now taken place, if you missed it, you can sign up for free membership of the NLIS and watch here;