7 in 10 Landlords Looking to Quit the Market: The Alarming Reality Behind the Renters’ Rights Bill (Guaranteed Rent)
- Apex Housing Solutions
- Oct 14
- 3 min read
The Renters’ Rights Bill: Landlords Are Losing Confidence. Fast.
The Renters’ Rights Bill was designed to give tenants more security. But the reality? It’s leaving landlords uncertain, anxious, and in many cases, ready to walk away altogether.
Apex surveyed nearly 100 landlords to understand how they’re really feeling ahead of the new legislation. The findings paint a worrying picture of confusion and collapse in confidence across the rental market.
Landlords in the Dark
Over 60% of landlords told us they are “not familiar at all” with what the Renters’ Rights Bill actually means.
Even more striking was that 70% didn’t know that fixed-term tenancies will no longer exist.
That means the majority of landlords don’t yet realise that every tenancy will soon roll on indefinitely, with tenants able to leave with minimal month’s notice.
For a sector already stretched thin, this level of unawareness is dangerous. Confusion leads to hesitation and hesitation costs landlords money.
Fear Around Possession and Arrears
Nearly 4 in 10 landlords have faced rental arrears in the past year. Yet two-thirds said they’re “not confident at all” about regaining possession once Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions are abolished.
It’s not hard to see why confidence is collapsing. When the rules of the game keep changing and enforcement through the courts is already under pressure, landlords fear being left with non-paying tenants and no practical way to take back control.
“It’s no surprise landlords are losing faith,” says Adam Green, Head of Lettings at Apex. “This legislation is triggering what we’re calling ‘Lexit’ - a landlord exit from the market.”
A Market on the Edge
Perhaps the most alarming figure of all: 7 in 10 landlords said they are either considering selling up or leaving the market altogether.
If even a fraction of those follow through, the supply crisis we’re already seeing in parts of London will deepen, pushing rents higher and reducing availability for councils and families in need of housing.
That’s not good for landlords. It’s not good for tenants. And it’s certainly not good for the market.
Where Apex and Guaranteed Rent Fits In
While the rest of the market faces uncertainty, Apex landlords aren’t exposed to these changes.
Our Guaranteed Rent model operates outside of traditional ASTs, meaning:
Rent is paid in full, every month, regardless of arrears or voids.
We can still offer long-term, fixed agreements as we are unaffected by the Renter's Rights Bill.
We handle court costs and possession issues.
The legislation may be changing, but for Apex landlords, nothing else needs to.
The Bottom Line
Most landlords don’t understand the new rules.
Confidence in possession is collapsing.
And 7 in 10 are thinking about leaving the market entirely.
If you’re unsure how the Renters’ Rights Bill will affect your property, or you simply want to remove the risk altogether, speak to Apex today.
📞 020 7190 9779
Survey Results
How familiar are you with the key changes in the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill
Did you know that under the Renters’ Rights Bill, landlords will no longer be able to offer fixed-term tenancies?
Have you experienced rental arrears from tenants in the past 12 months?
Are you aware that Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions will be abolished under the Renters’ Rights Bill?
How confident do you feel about regaining possession from a non-paying tenant once Section 21 is abolished?
Have you or are you considering selling up or leaving the rental market due to upcoming legislation changes?
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