The Property Podcast Renters’ Rights: What you should be doing right now
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Nov 20, 2025 Major changes are on the horizon in the rental market with the upcoming Renters' Rights Act. The shift will abolish fixed-term tenancies in favor of indefinite agreements. Landlords must prepare for new rent increase rules and stricter notice periods for property repossession. Key discussions include limits on advance rent, pet rules, and the introduction of a landlord database. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding these changes to navigate the evolving landscape successfully.
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Fixed Terms End For New Tenancies
- Tenancy fixed terms disappear from 1 May 2026 and agreements become indefinite unless a trigger occurs.
- Existing fixed-term tenancies convert to the new indefinite model on that date, removing section 21 as an exit route.
Three Months Arrears Is The Main Trigger
- Rent arrears will be a clear statutory trigger: tenants owing three months' rent can face possession proceedings with four weeks' notice.
- Judges must grant possession if the arrears still equal or exceed three months at the hearing.
Antisocial Conduct Threshold Raised
- Antisocial behaviour and breaches now face a much higher court discretion and a high threshold for guaranteed possession.
- Only very serious cases (police-level issues) give landlords near-certain ability to regain possession.