{"id":4682,"date":"2026-03-26T15:41:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pfadvisors.co.uk\/?p=4682"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:42:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:42:36","slug":"new-rental-protections-on-the-horizon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pfadvisors.co.uk\/en\/new-rental-protections-on-the-horizon\/","title":{"rendered":"New rental protections on the horizon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The UK government has confirmed that the first stage of the Renters\u2019 Rights Act will take effect from 1 May 2026, bringing significant changes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/pfadvisors.co.uk\/en\/mortgages\/buy-to-let\/\">private rented sector<\/a> in England. This marks the start of phased reforms designed to improve security and fairness for tenants while updating tenancy management.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfe0 <strong>End of fixed term contracts and no fault evictions<\/strong><br \/>\nAll fixed term assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) will automatically convert into periodic tenancies, rolling month by month with no set end date. Tenants can end a tenancy at any time with two months\u2019 notice. The controversial Section 21 \u2018no fault\u2019 eviction will be abolished for most rentals. Landlords must rely on specified possession grounds under Section 8 of the Housing Act, giving renters greater stability and peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Fairer rent terms and additional rights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rent increases limited to once per year, with at least two months\u2019 notice<\/li>\n<li>Tenants can challenge above market rent rises at a tribunal<\/li>\n<li>Rental bidding above advertised price banned<\/li>\n<li>Rent paid in advance limited to one month<\/li>\n<li>Discrimination against tenants with children or on benefits prohibited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These reforms are the most significant update to tenancy law in decades, aiming to create a fairer and more balanced rental market as the legislation rolls out in subsequent phases after May 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/prestigefa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Like us on Facebook &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 Data accurate as of the date of publication<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 The above material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a sales offer or financial advice. Before taking out any insurance, mortgage, credit agreement or other financial product, you should obtain individual advice on your requirements and the general terms of the contract.<\/p>\n<p>\u2139\ufe0f Based on: Quilter Financial Services \u2013 Essentially Mortgages Q1 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UK government has confirmed that the first stage of the Renters\u2019 Rights Act will take effect from 1 May 2026, bringing significant changes to the private rented sector in England. 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