RENTERS RIGHTS ACT (RRA) WEF 1ST MAY 2026 – LANDLORD QUESTIONS
During February, Cobin & Co have been running seminars for our landlords to help them understand the impact and practical application of the Renters Rights Act.
Here are some of the key questions landlords have been asking:
Q: HOW DO I GET MY PROPERTY BACK AFTER 1ST MAY?
The Section 21 Notice has gone.
You will be able to give your tenants notice using a Section 8 Notice; however, the Section 8 must state a legally valid reason, i.e. it must rely on one of the grounds set out in the Housing Act.
The most common mandatory grounds landlords are likely to use for possession are:
- Ground 1 – Occupation by landlord or family
- Ground 1a – Sale of property
- Ground 8 – Rent arrears
Q: HOW MUCH NOTICE DO I HAVE TO GIVE MY TENANT IF I WANT TO SELL MY PROPERTY?
Four months.
However, the earliest the notice can be served is in month 8 of the tenancy.
Q: HOW MUCH NOTICE DOES A TENANT HAVE TO GIVE A LANDLORD?
Two months.
This can be given at any point during the tenancy, as there are no longer any fixed-term tenancies.
Q: IF I TRY TO SELL MY PROPERTY AND IT DOESN’T SELL, CAN I RE-LET IT?
No, not immediately.
You will need to wait 12 months from when the tenant vacated before re-letting the property.
Q: DO I HAVE TO ISSUE A NEW TENANCY AGREEMENT TO MY EXISTING TENANTS?
No.
However, you will need to issue a document prescribed by the government outlining the changes to their tenancy under the Renters Rights Act.
Q: DO I HAVE TO AGREE TO A REQUEST FROM MY TENANT TO HAVE A PET?
If the property is suitable for a pet and there are no restrictions in any headlease, you cannot unreasonably decline a request.
You also cannot impose financial conditions, such as charging higher rent or insisting on additional insurance.
There are other areas of the RRA that landlords should understand, for example the new rules applying to rent increases.
To find out more, you are welcome to attend one of our March Seminars. Please contact us at Lisa@corbinandco.com or call 01202 519761