For private landlords in England
Section 21 is gone. Is your letting still compliant?
The Renters' Rights Act changed the rules on 1 May 2026. Check what you need to do in two minutes, create the letters you need, and get plain-English answers. The tools are free; an optional Word template pack is available.
Compliance check
Answer a few questions about your property and get a personalised to-do list: gas, electrics, EPC, alarms, deposits, licensing and the new tenancy rules.
Run the check →Letter templates
Rent increase cover letters, pet request replies, access notices, repair acknowledgements and more – filled in with your details, ready to print.
Create a letter →Landlord FAQ
"Can I still use a fixed term?" "How do I raise the rent now?" Short answers based on the current rules, with links to the official guidance.
Read the FAQ →The key changes from 1 May 2026
- No more section 21 notices – possession needs a section 8 ground and, if contested, a court order.
- Fixed-term ASTs became assured periodic tenancies; tenants can leave with two months' notice.
- Rent goes up at most once a year, using the statutory section 13 notice.
- No rental bidding, no blanket bans on children or benefits, and pet requests can't be unreasonably refused.