Renters’ Rights Act 2025 — In Force 1 May 2026

The law is changing.
Is your portfolio ready?

Verilet provides portfolio landlords across south England with professional property management and full compliance with the Renters' Rights Act. We handle everything — so you don't have to worry about getting it wrong.

Deadline: 31 May 2026 — Landlords must issue the government information sheet to all existing tenants or face a fine of up to £7,000 per offence.

1 MayAct in force
£7,000Max fine per offence
2.3MLandlords affected

What changes from 1 May 2026

No-fault evictions abolished

Section 21 ends. You must now provide a legal reason to regain possession of your property.

Fixed-term tenancies scrapped

All tenancies become open-ended periodic agreements. No more fixed end dates.

Rent increases capped to once a year

You must use a formal Section 13 notice and give at least two months’ advance warning.

Bidding wars banned

You must advertise a set price and cannot accept or encourage offers above it.

Deposit rules tightened

Maximum of one month’s rent upfront. No deposits over this amount permitted.

31 May 2026 — Key DeadlineAll existing tenants must receive the official government information sheet by this date or you risk a £7,000 fine

The Renters’ Rights Act is the most significant reform to the private rented sector since 1988. Verilet was built to help landlords navigate it correctly and professionally manage what comes next.

2.3MLandlords in England
11MRenters affected
3 PhasesOf implementation

Exactly what is changing and why it matters.

The Renters’ Rights Act introduces sweeping changes to how tenancies work. Here is a plain English summary of the four things every landlord needs to understand before 1 May 2026.

Section 21 is abolished

You can no longer ask a tenant to leave without giving a legal reason. Instead you must serve a Section 8 notice and demonstrate valid grounds such as rent arrears or antisocial behaviour.

Periodic tenancies only

All existing fixed-term tenancy agreements convert automatically to periodic assured tenancies on 1 May 2026. There is nothing you need to sign but there are things you need to send to tenants.

Government information sheet required

Every existing tenant must receive a copy of the official government information sheet by 31 May 2026. Failure to send this is a criminal offence carrying a maximum fine of £7,000.

More changes coming in Phase 2

From late 2026, landlords must register on the new national Private Rented Sector database and join the Private Landlord Ombudsman scheme. Verilet will handle both for managed clients.

Everything your portfolio needs.

Three tiers of managed service with compliance built in as standard. Plus standalone options for landlords not yet ready for full management.

01

Comply & Collect

Compliance audit on sign-up, information sheet issued to all tenants, rent collection, arrears management, and Section 13 rent notices handled on your behalf.

Up to 4 Properties
02

Managed & Protected

Full management including tenant find, property inspections twice a year, maintenance coordination, and proactive compliance monitoring throughout the year.

5 to 10 Properties
03

Portfolio Plus

Your outsourced property director. A dedicated account manager, quarterly portfolio reviews, end-to-end eviction management, and custom reporting across your full portfolio.

11+ Properties
04

Compliance Audit

Not ready for full management? We review every tenancy agreement, identify every gap, issue the required notices, and deliver a written action plan. No obligation to proceed further.

Standalone — From £349
05

Tenant Find

When a property becomes vacant we find the right tenant. Full referencing, compliant tenancy agreements drafted under the new Act, and deposit registration handled completely.

Add-On
06

PRS Database Registration

When Phase 2 launches in late 2026, all landlords must register on the national Private Rented Sector database. We handle this for all managed clients at no additional charge.

Coming Late 2026

Choose the level of support that suits your portfolio.

Every engagement starts with a free compliance audit. From there we tailor a package around your portfolio size and needs. Get in touch to discuss what is right for you.

Tier One

Comply & Collect

Ideal for landlords with up to 4 properties

  • Full compliance audit on sign-up
  • Government information sheet issued to all tenants
  • Tenancy records updated
  • Rent collection and arrears chasing
  • Annual Section 13 rent review notices
  • Monthly landlord statements
  • Dedicated tenant contact point
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Tier Three

Portfolio Plus

Ideal for landlords with 11 or more properties

  • Everything in Tier Two
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Quarterly portfolio review calls
  • Annual compliance health check
  • Priority maintenance response
  • End-to-end eviction management
  • Ombudsman dispute support
  • Custom portfolio reporting
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Find out exactly where your portfolio stands before May.

Our compliance audit gives you a complete picture of your position under the Renters’ Rights Act — and a clear plan of what needs to happen before the deadlines arrive.

There is no obligation to proceed to a managed service. The audit stands alone as a valuable deliverable.

31 May 2026 — £7,000 maximum penalty The government information sheet must be issued to all existing tenants by this date. Failure to comply is a criminal offence under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
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1

We review every tenancy agreement

We go through every document and flag each point of non-compliance with the new legislation.

2

We issue required notices on your behalf

We send the government information sheet to each of your tenants so you are protected from the 31 May deadline.

3

You receive a written compliance report

A clear document listing every gap found and a prioritised action plan with specific deadlines.

4

We walk you through everything

A dedicated call to discuss the findings, answer every question, and advise on the best path forward.

Let’s talk about your portfolio.

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