In May 2026, one of the biggest changes in law when it comes to rental properties is going to be put in in the UK – this is something that all landlords need to be aware of and prepare for if necessary. Here are some of the things that you need to be aware of if you are a landlord…
Firstly, the no fault evictions of the past will be abolished – from when the new renters rights bill comes in, landlords will only be able to evict tenants if they have a legal reason that is valid to do so, such as non-payment of rent for example. This will also require evidence, and you also need to potentially involve the court in this process.
Another thing that you need to know about is that fixed term tenancies are going to be coming to an end. Any existing tenancies as well as new tenancy agreements will all be rolling tenancies which means that tenants are able to leave at any time as long as they give two months’ notice.
Something else to be aware of is what you are charging for rent and also when you can increase the rent. Once the new law comes into effect, you will only be able to increase the rent once a year, and tenants will also be able to challenge rent increases that they believe to be unfair.
The way that properties are marketed will also change – in some areas, where there is a lot of competition for rental properties there have been bidding wars – when the new law comes in, a landlord will not be able to take more than the rental asking price which will stop this. When it comes to marketing a property, it is always better for landlords to go through a professional like this letting agents Gloucester based company www.thomasandthomasproperty.co.uk/ who also will be able to manage the property on your behalf and ensure that the law is complied with.
