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Free plain-English guides to the Renters' Rights Act 2025, for private landlords in England. From the team behind letPilot.ai®.
The guides
Deposit rules for landlords: what changed on 1st May 2026
Security deposits since 1st May 2026: what changed and what stayed the same. Five-week cap, scheme registration, prescribed information, and pet deposit ban.
Ground 8 arrears: the 3-month rule every landlord must understand
Ground 8 requires three months' arrears at both notice and hearing dates. Always serve with Grounds 10 and 11. Arrears caused only by a Universal Credit payment delay don't count. Full rule explained.
Pet requests under the Renters' Rights Act: the 28-day rule explained
Landlords have 28 days to respond to a tenant's pet request under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, and the deadline can move. Silence past it is a breach, not consent. Here's the rule.
Rent Repayment Orders now cover two years: what landlords must know
From 1st May 2026, Rent Repayment Orders cover up to two years of rent - double the previous one-year cap. Here's what triggers an RRO and how to avoid one.
How to increase rent legally after 1st May 2026: Section 13 and Form 4A
From 1st May 2026, Section 13 with Form 4A is the only legal way to raise rent on a private tenancy. Two months' notice, once a year: the full procedure.
Universal Credit tenants: what landlords need to know in 2026
Letting to Universal Credit tenants under the Renters' Rights Act 2025: direct payment, arrears rules, and how UC affects your possession options.
Section 8 notice grounds: the complete landlord guide 2026
Every Section 8 notice ground under the Renters' Rights Act 2025: notice periods, mandatory vs discretionary, and when each applies. Checked against GOV.UK.
What is the Written Statement of Terms and when must I provide it?
From 1st May 2026, all new tenancies in England require a Written Statement of Terms before signing. Here's what it must include and what happens if you don't provide it.
Can I still ask for a guarantor under the Renters' Rights Act 2025?
Guarantors are still legal under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, but the rules around deposits and advance rent affect how they work. Here's what landlords need to know.
Your 2026 Renters' Rights Act checklist: everything landlords must do
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 has been in force since 1st May 2026. Here is the complete landlord checklist: every obligation, every deadline, and exactly what you still need to have in place.
Renters' Rights Act 2025: the government Information Sheet explained
The MHCLG has published its official Renters' Rights Act 2025 Information Sheet for landlords and tenants. We explain what it contains, when landlords must provide it, and the key rules on delivery.
Section 21 abolition: what every landlord must know
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolished Section 21 no-fault evictions on 1st May 2026. We explain what changed, which tenancies were affected, and what the 31st July 2026 court-filing cut-off meant for notices served before that date.
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