Category: Regulations and Compliance

Renters’ Rights Bill – Focus on Periodic Tenancies
As we continue our dive into the Renters’ Rights Bill, currently moving through Parliament and now on its second reading, today’s focus is on a topic that affects every renter and landlord in England: Tenancy Agreements. If the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law, it will bring significant changes to the nature of rental agreements across England. Specifically, it will convert all tenancies into what are known as “periodic tenancies,” meaning they’ll automatically renew on a monthly basis until either the tenant or landlord decides to end the tenancy. Here’s what that might look like for both tenants and landlords.

The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to introduce significant changes to tenancies in England, and student landlords are among those most likely to feel the impact. This new legislation will fundamentally alter how tenancies can be ended, and the changes could limit accommodation options for students across the country.

At the Bill’s Second Reading, Secretary of State Angela Rayner MP commented that “the unique circumstances of students” had been considered in the legislation, while Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP acknowledged that student accommodation is an area where “judgements are finely balanced.” These remarks reflect the complexities involved in the student rental market, which faces distinct challenges when compared to other types of tenancies.

Renters’ Rights Bill, focus on Black Spot Mould: Why it’s an issue and how to prevent and treat it.

It may not be the most exciting subject in the world but being well informed about mould can save you £££s and, in the most extreme cases, tenants taking you to court, because your property has caused their health to deteriorate (trust me, it happens!) The topic of mould is here to stay and you will hear a lot about it, especially as landlords’ responsibilities for it are about to become even more significant under the Renters’ Rights Bill, expected to take effect in Summer 2025. Here are some of our top tips, for dealing with the issue of mould, before it becomes a problem that will cost you time, hassle and money.