Free Webinar - The Renters Rights Bill: Avoid Fines & Prosecution - Find Out What You Need to Know!
From the abolition of assured shorthold tenancies to stronger anti-discrimination measures, the new legislation aims to create a fairer rental market - but the new rules could leave non-compliant landlords facing HUGE fines, prosecution or banning orders.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to bring some of the most significant changes to the private rental sector in years. Whether you're a landlord or a tenant, these reforms will impact how rental agreements are structured, managed, and enforced.
To help you navigate these changes, we’re hosting a free webinar where our expert panel will break down the key updates and what they mean for you. This is available to all landlords and not just Nicholsons clients Reserve your seat by clicking below:
Key Changes in the Renters’ Rights Bill
Here are the most important updates in the bill and the topics that we will cover in detail during the webinar:
- End of Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs): All new tenancies will be periodic (rolling) from the start, meaning landlords can no longer offer fixed-term ASTs.
- Abolition of 'No-Fault' Evictions (Section 21):A Landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants without a valid reason, making it harder to regain possession of a property.
- Revised Grounds for Possession: New and modified Section 8 grounds will allow landlords to regain possession for reasons like rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, or selling the property.
- New Rules on Rent Increases: A statutory process will regulate rent increases, allowing tenants to challenge unfair hikes through a tribunal.
- Tenant Rights to Keep Pets: Landlords must consider pet requests reasonably, with tenants potentially required to get pet insurance to cover damage.
- Stronger Anti-Discrimination Protections: Landlords cannot refuse tenants based on receiving housing benefits or having children.
- Creation of a Private Rented Sector Database: Landlords must register their properties, increasing transparency and accountability.
- Decent Homes Standard Extended to the Private Sector & Awaab's Law: Landlords must meet new minimum property standards similar to social housing.
We will then open up the floor to a live Q&A session where we will answer any questions that you have
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📅 Date & Time: Thursday 20th July at 12:00
📍 Location: Online
🔗 Register now by clicking below
Or if you need need any help or advice in the meantime please give us a call.
