The Renters’ Rights Act is the most radical upheaval of housing law in over three decades. It dismantles the reliable possession routes that have underpinned property investment for thirty years. Investors and landlords now face a reality where fixed terms will vanish on 1st May 2026 and the courts are the new gatekeepers for every eviction.
The Renters Rights Act marks the end of the Section 21 no fault eviction process which allowed landlords to regain possession without proving tenant wrongdoing. All residential agreements will transition to periodic assured tenancies meaning fixed terms will no longer exist and agreements will renew month-to-month. These changes significantly enhance tenant security while removing the traditional certainty that previously underpinned residential property investment.
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