Why Bristol & Weston Landlords Must Understand the Renters' Rights Act – Even If You Use a Letting Agent
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on 2nd Feb 2026 With the Renters' Rights Act becoming law, many landlords across Bristol and Weston-super-Mare are understandably asking: “If I already use a letting agent, do I really need to worry about all these changes?” The short answer...
Serving Section 21 Before the Deadline? Make Sure It’s Valid First
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on 19th Jan 2026 With the Renters Rights Act ending Section 21 possession notices from 1 May 2026, many landlords are now considering issuing notices ahead of the deadline — either to sell, exit the market, or remove tenants who may later become...
Life After Section 21: What Landlords Need to Know — and How to Stay Ahead
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on 7th Jan 2026 With the Renters Rights Act now reshaping the private rented sector in England, one of the biggest changes is the end of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions. For landlords, this isn’t just a legal tweak — it fundamentally...
No Rent in Advance Before Contract Signing: What Landlords Need to Know Under the Renters’ Rights Act
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on 15th Dec 2025 One of the more practical — and potentially problematic — changes under the Renters’ Rights Act relates to when landlords and agents can legally request and receive rent. The new rules state that first month’s rent can...
Renters’ Rights Act: What Landlords Need to Know Before the 2026 Rollout
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on 1st Dec 2025 The Renters’ Rights Act has now passed into law in England, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has set out a three-phase rollout beginning in May 2026. But while the roadmap focuses on next spring, the...
Lords Approve Key Renters' Rights Bill Changes – What It Means for Landlords
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As the Renters’ Rights Bill moves closer to becoming law, the House of Lords has approved several important amendments — many of them welcomed by property industry groups. If these changes are accepted by the House of Commons,...
Rent Increases Under the Renters (Reform) Bill: What Landlords Need to Know
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The Renters (Reform) Bill is bringing sweeping changes to how landlords can manage rent increases—and these changes could significantly impact how and when you’re able to adjust rent in response to rising costs. If you're a...