The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has officially become law, and implementation dates have now been released by the government, marking the biggest piece of housing legislation in nearly 40 years.
Landlords who currently self-manage their properties face a rapidly changing and more complex regulatory landscape.
Here’s a summary of what will be changing, when it will be changing, how it affects you, and why switching to Coppenwall’s Fully Managed Lettings service is the smart move for landlords who want to protect their investment and reduce stress.
What’s Changing?
- No more “no-fault” evictions: Section 21 is gone. Landlords must now provide a valid reason to regain possession of their property.
- End of fixed-term tenancies: All tenancies will move to periodic (rolling) contracts.
- Stricter rent increase rules: One increase per year, following a formal process tenants can challenge.
- Right to request pets: Landlords must consider pet requests fairly and cannot issue blanket bans.
- National landlord register: Every landlord and property must now be officially registered.
These rules aim to protect tenants, but they also increase your admin, legal risk, and compliance workload.
Why It’s Tougher for Self-Managing Landlords?
If you handle everything yourself, you’ll need to:
- Keep detailed records for every tenancy and communication.
- Follow strict legal procedures for rent increases and evictions.
- Manage compliance checks, registration, and documentation.
- Stay up to date with constant legal changes.
One missed detail could mean fines, failed evictions, or disputes.
When Will Things Start To Change?
Implementation will be phased in three stages to help agents, landlords, and tenants adapt:
1st May 2026 : Phase 1 – This is when the legislation’s big ticket items will become effective, including the abolition of Section 21, the transition to periodic tenancies, and rent increases being limited to once per year.
Between 2026-2028 : Phase 2 – The introduction of the PRS database and the landlord ombudsman.
From 2030 : Phase 3 – The application of Awaab’s Law and the Decent Homes Standard to the PRS.
Let Coppenwall Handle It For You
Our Fully Managed Lettings Service takes care of everything, legally, efficiently, and locally.
- Stay compliant: We handle all legal paperwork and updates.
- Save time: From tenant find to rent collection and maintenance.
- Protect your investment: We reduce risk and maximise your returns.
- Trusted reputation: We have over 500+ 5★ reviews from clients and customers.
You focus on your investment, we’ll handle everything else.
Time to Future-Proof Your Portfolio
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is now law. If you self-manage, the risks and workload have never been higher. Don’t get caught out. Let Coppenwall Estate Agents keep your rentals compliant, profitable and hassle-free.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation conversation, and see how our Fully Managed Lettings service can protect your property and maximise your profits.
Jen Vizzard – Lettings Manager
https://coppenwall.com/agent-jen-vizzard
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