Renters’ Rights Act May 2026

Landlord Support Hub

The Renters’ Rights Act brings fundamental changes for residential landlords in England

From 1 May 2026, you’ll no longer be able to end an assured tenancy without a valid legal reason. Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions are being abolished.

But that’s not the only change:

All existing fixed-term tenancies will convert into open-ended tenancies

You’ll need to rely on specific legal grounds to regain possession

Rent increases must follow a set legal process and only once a year

Certain long-standing practices, such as blanket bans on pets, will no longer be permitted.

These reforms will significantly reshape how you let, manage, and protect your property.

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What you need to know – and what you may need to change

From 1 May 2026:

Key parts of your current tenancy agreement will no longer apply
You'll need a valid legal reason – and evidence to support it – if you want to ask a tenant to leave
You'll need to follow a new process for increasing rent.

If your paperwork or processes don’t align with the new rules, you could face:

Delays in regaining possession of your property
Longer periods without rental income during disputes
Legal challenges and court involvement
Financial penalties for failing to meet your legal obligations
Strained tenant relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which landlords will be affected by these new changes?

What exactly is changing for me as a landlord?

What happens to my existing tenancy agreement and arrangements?

Can I get exemption from the new rules?

Can I structure rent differently to avoid these rules?

How will the reforms affect my ability to ask a tenant to leave?

Can I still increase rent under the new rules?

Can I say no to requests by tenants to have one or more pets in the property?

Does the Renters’ Rights Act affect my tax position?

What are the consequences if landlords don’t comply?

This is a lot of change. Is it still worth me being a landlord?

Beyond the 2026 reforms – ongoing landlord support

The changes coming in May 2026 are significant. But they sit within a broader set of responsibilities that you need to manage every day.

Your Farillio landlord hub helps you stay compliant, organised, and in control - not just for reform, but across the full lifecycle of letting a property.

Inside the platform you can:

Stay aligned with the law

Plain-English explanations of legal changes and what they mean for you in practice.

Use compliant documents

Access up-to-date tenancy agreements, notices, and supporting templates designed to reflect current legal requirements.

Follow structured workflows

Step-by-step guidance covering tenancy set-up, rent increases, arrears, disputes, and possession.

Reduce avoidable risk

Practical support on record-keeping, communication, property obligations, and landlord decision-making.

Also, make sure you’re signed up to our email updates, so you receive our alert when it’s published.

Log in to your landlord hub

Prepare now for 1 May 2026

Access your residential landlord hub today and manage these imminent changes with confidence.

Log in to your landlord hub

Renters’ Rights Act May 2026

Landlord Support Hub

The Renters’ Rights Act brings fundamental changes for residential landlords in England

From 1 May 2026, you’ll no longer be able to end an assured tenancy without a valid legal reason. Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions are being abolished.

But that’s not the only change:

All existing fixed-term tenancies will convert into open-ended tenancies

You’ll need to rely on specific legal grounds to regain possession

Rent increases must follow a set legal process and only once a year

Certain long-standing practices, such as blanket bans on pets, will no longer be permitted.

These reforms will significantly reshape how you let, manage, and protect your property.

Log in to your landlord hub

What you need to know – and what you may need to change

From 1 May 2026:

Key parts of your current tenancy agreement will no longer apply
You'll need a valid legal reason – and evidence to support it – if you want to ask a tenant to leave
You'll need to follow a new process for increasing rent.

If your paperwork or processes don’t align with the new rules, you could face:

Delays in regaining possession of your property
Longer periods without rental income during disputes
Legal challenges and court involvement
Financial penalties for failing to meet your legal obligations
Strained tenant relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which landlords will be affected by these new changes?

What exactly is changing for me as a landlord?

What happens to my existing tenancy agreement and arrangements?

Can I get exemption from the new rules?

Can I structure rent differently to avoid these rules?

How will the reforms affect my ability to ask a tenant to leave?

Can I still increase rent under the new rules?

Can I say no to requests by tenants to have one or more pets in the property?

Does the Renters’ Rights Act affect my tax position?

What are the consequences if landlords don’t comply?

This is a lot of change. Is it still worth me being a landlord?

Beyond the 2026 reforms – ongoing landlord support

The changes coming in May 2026 are significant. But they sit within a broader set of responsibilities that you need to manage every day.

Your Farillio landlord hub helps you stay compliant, organised, and in control - not just for reform, but across the full lifecycle of letting a property.

Inside the platform you can:

Stay aligned with the law

Plain-English explanations of legal changes and what they mean for you in practice.

Use compliant documents

Access up-to-date tenancy agreements, notices, and supporting templates designed to reflect current legal requirements.

Follow structured workflows

Step-by-step guidance covering tenancy set-up, rent increases, arrears, disputes, and possession.

Reduce avoidable risk

Practical support on record-keeping, communication, property obligations, and landlord decision-making.

Also, make sure you’re signed up to our email updates, so you receive our alert when it’s published.

Log in to your landlord hub

Prepare now for 1 May 2026

Access your residential landlord hub today and manage these imminent changes with confidence.

Log in to your landlord hub

Renters’ Rights Act May 2026

Landlord Support Hub

The Renters’ Rights Act brings fundamental changes for residential landlords in England

From 1 May 2026, you’ll no longer be able to end an assured tenancy without a valid legal reason. Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions are being abolished.

But that’s not the only change:

All existing fixed-term tenancies will convert into open-ended tenancies

You’ll need to rely on specific legal grounds to regain possession

Rent increases must follow a set legal process and only once a year

Certain long-standing practices, such as blanket bans on pets, will no longer be permitted.

These reforms will significantly reshape how you let, manage, and protect your property.

Log in to your landlord hub

What you need to know – and what you may need to change

From 1 May 2026:

Key parts of your current tenancy agreement will no longer apply
You'll need a valid legal reason – and evidence to support it – if you want to ask a tenant to leave
You'll need to follow a new process for increasing rent.

If your paperwork or processes don’t align with the new rules, you could face:

Delays in regaining possession of your property
Longer periods without rental income during disputes
Legal challenges and court involvement
Financial penalties for failing to meet your legal obligations
Strained tenant relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which landlords will be affected by these new changes?

What exactly is changing for me as a landlord?

What happens to my existing tenancy agreement and arrangements?

Can I get exemption from the new rules?

Can I structure rent differently to avoid these rules?

How will the reforms affect my ability to ask a tenant to leave?

Can I still increase rent under the new rules?

Can I say no to requests by tenants to have one or more pets in the property?

Does the Renters’ Rights Act affect my tax position?

What are the consequences if landlords don’t comply?

This is a lot of change. Is it still worth me being a landlord?

Beyond the 2026 reforms – ongoing landlord support

The changes coming in May 2026 are significant. But they sit within a broader set of responsibilities that you need to manage every day.

Your Farillio landlord hub helps you stay compliant, organised, and in control - not just for reform, but across the full lifecycle of letting a property.

Inside the platform you can:

Stay aligned with the law

Plain-English explanations of legal changes and what they mean for you in practice.

Use compliant documents

Access up-to-date tenancy agreements, notices, and supporting templates designed to reflect current legal requirements.

Follow structured workflows

Step-by-step guidance covering tenancy set-up, rent increases, arrears, disputes, and possession.

Reduce avoidable risk

Practical support on record-keeping, communication, property obligations, and landlord decision-making.

Also, make sure you’re signed up to our email updates, so you receive our alert when it’s published.

Log in to your landlord hub

Prepare now for 1 May 2026

Access your residential landlord hub today and manage these imminent changes with confidence.

Log in to your landlord hub