The Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) is set to bring the biggest changes to the rental market in over 30 years. If you’re a landlord, here’s what you need to know. There are key changes coming outlined below;
❌ End of Section 21 ‘No-Fault’ Evictions
Landlords will only be able to evict tenants under new, updated Section 8 rules. The process is also being modernized for efficiency
📅 New Tenancy Structure
- Fixed-term tenancies will be replaced with rolling periodic tenancies
- Tenants must give two months’ notice before moving out
💰 Changes to Rent Increases & Arrears
- Rent can only be increased once a year with two months’ notice
- Tenants can challenge unfair rent hikes at a tribunal
- The eviction threshold for rent arrears increases from two to three months
🏠 Landlord Property Rights
- You can reclaim your property for sale or personal use—but not within the first 12 months of a tenancy
- Landlords must register their properties in the new PRS Database to stay compliant
🐶 Tenant Rights & Property Standards
- Tenants can request pets, and landlords must consider it fairly (pet insurance may be required)
- Discrimination based on benefits or children will be illegal
- New Decent Homes Standard & safety rules will apply to all rentals
🚫 Banning Certain Practices
- No more rental bidding wars—landlords cannot accept offers above the listed rent
- Advance rent payments may be restricted, impacting foreign tenants & local authority rehousing schemes
⚖️ Stronger Enforcement & Penalties
- Local councils will have increased powers to penalize non-compliant landlords, including higher rent repayment orders for serious offenses
🔎 What’s Next?
- The Bill is currently being reviewed in Parliament and could become law by mid-2024. Some changes may be introduced in phases.
👉 Stay ahead—make sure your investment portfolio is ready!
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