Renters' Rights Act: Days Away - What Landlords Need to know (and How Guaranteed Rent can help)

Apex Housing Solutions
Apr 15
2 min read

Guaranteed Rent: A Simpler Way to Operate Outside the Changes

The Renters’ Rights Act comes into force in just a few days.

If you’re a landlord operating in the private rented sector, this is not something to catch up on later. The way you let and manage property is changing immediately.

Here’s what matters.

What’s Changing

From 1 May 2026:

ASTs are goneAll tenancies become periodic. No fixed terms. Tenants can leave with notice at any point.
Section 21 is abolishedNo more “no fault” evictions. Possession must go through Section 8, which is more complex and more likely to involve court.
Rent rules tightenStricter controls on rent increases, notice periods and rental bidding.
More scrutiny on standardsThis sits alongside Awaab’s Law, the Decent Homes Standard and increased enforcement powers. Compliance is not optional.

What Landlords Need to Do

If you’re staying in the PRS, you need to be ready:

Review all current tenancies and understand how they transition
Make sure documentation and compliance are up to date
Understand Section 8 grounds and processes
Prepare for increased tenant turnover
Factor in longer possession timelines if things go wrong

This is not just admin. It changes risk, cashflow and control.

What This Means in Practice

The direction is clear:

Less control over tenancy length
More reliance on the court system
Greater compliance pressure
Higher risk if tenants stop paying or refuse to leave

For many landlords, this will mean more time, more cost and more uncertainty.

A Different Approach

Guaranteed rent operates differently.

When you rent to Apex:

Apex is the legal tenant
Your agreement is fixed-term
Rent is paid regardless of occupancy
Apex handles occupant management
Apex deals with possession and legal process if required

The Renters’ Rights Act applies to the private rented sector. It does not change the commercial agreement between a landlord and a guaranteed rent provider.