The Government has announced plans to change the way challenges to rent increases are dealt with in England, with HMRC’s Valuation Office Agency (VOA) set to take over responsibility for initial rent determinations from the First-tier Tribunal. Under the proposed changes, where a tenant challenges a proposed rent increase, the VOA will initially determine the…

Deposit disputes are one of the most stressful and costly parts of the end-of-tenancy process. What many landlords believe is fair, for example, charges for damage or cleaning, can quickly be undermined in adjudication not because the claim is unreasonable, but because the evidence isn’t strong enough. With the Renters’ Rights Act now reshaping how…

Why The Online Letting Agents Are the Best Online Letting Agent in the UK In today’s property market, landlords are increasingly moving away from expensive high street agencies and choosing smarter, more efficient digital solutions. Among the growing number of online letting companies in England, The Online Letting Agents has built a strong reputation for…

Section 13 Notice vs New Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT): The Best Way to Increase Rent Under the Renters’ Rights Act Landlords generally have two options for increasing rent once the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force: 1. Serving a Section 13 Rent Increase Notice 2. Entering into a new Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT). Overview of…

Do Landlords Need to Issue a New Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT) Under the Renters’ Rights Act? There is no legal requirement under the Renters’ Rights Act for landlords to issue a new Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT). However, there can be important strategic advantages in doing so, depending on your circumstances as a landlord. What Happens…

Notices for use on and after 1st May 2026. Click here to view the forms Other useful guides: The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 The Renter’s Rights Act: A Landlord’s Practical Guide

Click here to download The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 You must provide a copy of this information sheet to your tenants before 31st May 2026 Click here to read our Practical Guide to the Renters’ Rights Act From gov.uk: This page contains the official Information Sheet that landlords and their agents must give…

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The Government has confirmed that the first set of changes under the Renters’ Rights Act will come into force on 1st May 2026. The countdown is now officially on. What changes on 1 May? Not all parts of the Act will begin immediately. The first phase includes: Key reforms taking effect 1 May: Abolition of Section…