Renters’ Rights Bill Update

If you are one of the many landlords with a local property already using our managed or rent collection services, don’t worry, we have you covered!

If you are currently going it alone or doing let-only/tenant find, you might want to brush up on your knowledge!
(or have a chat with us and let us take care of all the hassle/give you peace of mind!)

Below are just a few of the ways it could affect you as a landlord…

• It will be harder to regain your property – taking possession back will now depend on specific grounds and legally required paperwork served within specific timescales. A missed clause or procedural slip can stretch repossession into months (or longer).
• Only rolling tenancies will be allowed going forward, which means fixed term contracts will become a thing of the past – Additional administration, with stricter notice rules, mean more careful planning of when paperwork needs to be served and what should be included. One incorrect notice or badly worded rent review could invalidate your action.
• Only one rent review per year will be allowed going forward – If a tenant challenges a rent rise, you’ll need evidence and procedures in place to justify the amount of the rise. Mishandled reviews can lead to lengthy disputes, lost income, lost time and additional stress
• Heightened scrutiny of standards will be introduced – Failure to respond to repairs in a timely manner or allow poor repairs mean fines, compensation claims, and reputational damage if you fall behind.
• Public records and scrutiny – The new databases and Ombudsman will expose poor practice. A single complaint can harm future lettings and reduce property value.

If you want to avoid costly mistakes, prolonged repossession battles, and public complaints – get an expert on your side.

We’ll guide you through every step, so you stay compliant and protect your income, taking care of the hard stuff so you don’t have.

We’ll issue the notices at the right times, use the correct documentation, defend rent review challenges, undertake timely repairs, professionally handle any disputes resulting in fewer legal risks with shorter void periods. We can also  provide protection for your rental income  and your reputation!

In a nutshell, the Renters’ Rights Bill isn’t about taking control away – it’s about rewarding professionalism!