{"id":12988,"date":"2026-04-30T14:38:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/?p=12988"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:38:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:38:40","slug":"the-renters-rights-act-a-positive-move-for-landlords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/the-renters-rights-act-a-positive-move-for-landlords\/","title":{"rendered":"The Renters\u2019 Rights Act: A Positive Move for Landlords?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the clock struck midnight last night (May 1st<\/sup>), the first phase of the long-awaited Renter\u2019s Rights Act came into force. It presents many challenges for landlords, but here we\u2019ll focus on the positive side.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The Renters\u2019 Rights Act brings in more certainty for everyone. Loose, informal tenancies that could cause problems in the past are now gone.<\/p>\n

The law requires that new tenancies should be in writing and provide specific statutory information.<\/p>\n

Now everyone should know what to expect from the other party.<\/p>\n

The new rolling Assured Periodic Tenancies also bring some benefits.<\/p>\n

Tenants who\u2019d like to stay long-term, and landlords who\u2019d like long-term tenants, have often wanted a more permanent arrangement. Previously, this wasn\u2019t possible. Now it is.<\/p>\n

The new rules on evictions are clearer than before, with clear-cut grounds for possession.<\/p>\n

While this new system will take time to get up to speed, it should be better for landlords than the old one in the medium term.<\/p>\n

Some of the new rules aren\u2019t the problem they\u2019ve been made out to be by the mainstream media.<\/p>\n

For example, many landlords have been willing to take pets for years. Most tenants with pets make great tenants.<\/p>\n

The new rules on rent rises, once a year up to market rent, bring clarity for all parties. They should help to reduce any awkwardness around raising the rent.<\/p>\n

Annual rent rises will likely become the norm and be accepted by everyone.<\/p>\n

Even though no-fault evictions are gone, there\u2019s still an exit route if you want to sell your property (or move in yourself).<\/p>\n

Selling up is a mandatory ground for possession. You don\u2019t have to give any other reason. (But as with all the new laws, check the exact rules first if you\u2019re considering using this route.)<\/p>\n

The run-up to the Renters\u2019 Rights Act has already seen some landlords sell up. That\u2019s helped to keep demand and rent levels strong. Good landlords should have plenty of tenants to choose from and minimal, if any, voids.<\/p>\n

Bad landlords have always made things harder for good landlords by undercutting them and breaking the rules. These landlords should be pushed out of the market by the new law.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get us wrong. We won\u2019t be blowing up any balloons or popping any party poppers today. But while you might not agree with us, and we don\u2019t expect everyone to agree with us, the Renters\u2019 Rights Act isn\u2019t necessarily as bad for landlords as it\u2019s been painted.<\/p>\n

Good tenant selection and professional property management are probably the key to successful letting as we enter this new era.<\/p>\n

If you need our help with any aspect of letting or managing your property, please don\u2019t hesitate to give us a call.<\/p>\n

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We are proud members of the Ethical Agent Network (EAN).<\/p>\n

A national group of independent agents who have been tested to ensure we meet strict standards of honesty, service, professionalism and community care.<\/p>\n

To learn more about what we do, why we passed the EAN test, and why we are the only local agency in the network, contact us today.<\/p>\n

#AgentsYouCanTrust<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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