Hi all,
Our tenancy agreement has started last year (2025) and now it has become periodic.
What else we need to do as landlords to make sure we are compliant with the new Renters Reform Bill?
I guess we need a ‘new’ Renters Reform – Ready Agreement as a few things have changed.
IS OpenRent going to support us with that?
I am also aware of the below:
- Introduction of a “Decent Homes Standard” for private rentals.
- All landlords must join a **new private rental ombudsman
- We** must register our property on a **government portal
Thanks a lot community,**
Alex
There are many reads available online about what the renters right act introduces, and you would be better having a read of some of those to gain all the facts rather than us picking and choosing individual small elements of it, because you might miss something.
And no, your rental agreement does not need replacing.
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Make sure you serve the tenant with a copy of the RRA information sheet before 31 May or you could face a £7k fine.
Other than that, follow Karl’s advice and read/digest everything you can on the RRA. Don’t attempt to wing it.
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Hi Aleksandar - I found this free guide for landlords on the Renters Rights Act - it’s really simple and digestible. Even has an email template done for you that you can copy and paste to tenants.
https://rra.lizardproperty.co.uk/renters-rights-ready-compliance-guide-for-landlords
Hope it helps and good luck with the changes!
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Hi @Aleksander1 ,
You can read about how OpenRent is helping landlords stay compliant with the Renters’ Rights Act here:
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@Aleksandar1
No you don’t.
Under RRA any clauses in existing ASTs that are invalid (eg fixed terms and break clauses, rent in advance, automatic rent increases, notice of more than 2 months) simply become null and void and unenforceable.
You have to make sure you don’t try to use/enforce such clauses, which would be an offence and land you with a big fine. But you dont need the trouble or expense of doing a new contract, actually.
Best
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