HMO vs Standard Letting: Why Your Tenancy Agreement Matters More Than Ever
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on 30th Apr 2026 If you’re a landlord reviewing your tenancy agreements right now, you’re not alone. From 1 May 2026, the private rented sector is undergoing one of its biggest shifts in decades, with the move away from Assured Shorthold...
Can You Avoid a Tenancy by Using a Short-Term Let?
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on 17th Apr 2026 What Landlords Need to Know in Light of the Renters’ Rights Act The question of whether a landlord can avoid creating a tenancy—and therefore avoid the impact of the Renters' Rights Act—by using a short-term let or licence...
The New Eviction Grounds Under the Renters' Rights Act: What Landlords Need to Know
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One of the biggest concerns for landlords as the Renters' Rights Act approaches is how possession will work in the future. For many years, landlords in Bristol, Weston-super-Mare, and across England have relied on Section 21 —...
Why Bristol & Weston Landlords Must Understand the Renters' Rights Act – Even If You Use a Letting Agent
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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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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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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...
Renters’ Rights Act: What Landlords Need to Know Before the 2026 Rollout
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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...