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The Renters' Rights Act: the free landlord guide.

What changed for landlords in England on 1 May 2026, what comes later and the options landlords are weighing. Free to download.

What's Inside

What the guide covers.

Written in plain English for owners and landlords in England and Wales.

  • What changed on 1 May 2026, in plain English
  • Possession grounds for selling or moving back in, with the notice periods
  • Rent increases, rent in advance, bidding, pets and discrimination
  • What comes later: the landlord database, the ombudsman and housing standards
  • The options landlords are weighing, compared

Who It's For

Who it is for.

Most useful if you are:

  • Landlords in England with one property or a portfolio
  • Landlords deciding whether to stay in, change model or sell
  • Executors handling a let property

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  • General information for England and Wales
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Your Questions

About this guide.

Is the guide free?

Yes. We ask for your name and email so we can send it and answer any questions you have.

Is it legal advice?

No. It is general information about the changes in England. For your own position, speak to a solicitor or a landlord association.

Does it cover Wales and Scotland?

No. Most of the Act applies to England only. Wales and Scotland have their own rules.

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