The Renters' Rights Act is now law. Section 21 is abolished. Periodic tenancies are the default. The rules have changed fundamentally — and every landlord in England needs to understand what that means for their property.
The Act fundamentally restructures the private rented sector. These aren't minor amendments — they change how you let, manage, and recover your property.
No-fault evictions are abolished. You can no longer ask a tenant to leave simply because you want to end the tenancy. Every eviction now requires a legally valid reason and proper evidence.
Fixed-term tenancies are effectively abolished for new tenancies. All tenancies are periodic from day one — rolling monthly agreements with no set end date. Tenants can leave with two months' notice; landlords must use valid grounds.
Possession via Section 8 now demands stronger evidence and stricter procedural compliance. A missed certificate, an incorrectly served notice, or an outdated document can invalidate your entire claim.
The Decent Homes Standard — previously only applying to social housing — now applies to the private rented sector. Properties must meet minimum habitability criteria. Councils can issue improvement notices and civil penalties.
A national register of landlords and rental properties is being introduced. Landlords will need to register before letting. Failure to register will attract penalties and could prevent you from legally letting your property.
Landlords can only increase rent once per year, using the Section 13 process with two months' written notice. Tenants can challenge increases at a First-tier Tribunal, which can cap the rise.
Most agents can only advise you on the new rules. We can actually solve the problem they create.
Under Section 21, getting your property back was straightforward. Under the Renters' Rights Act, it isn't — possession via Section 8 takes months, costs money, and isn't guaranteed.
But because Newgen manages a wide portfolio of properties across London and Essex, we have something no single-property landlord has: options. If you genuinely need your property back, we can proactively explore relocating your tenant to a suitable alternative property within our portfolio.
No court. No months of waiting. A professional, managed transition that works for everyone — and gets you your property back.
We manage properties across London and Essex. That means if a tenant needs to move, we can often find them a suitable alternative — making relocation realistic rather than theoretical.
A cooperative relocation avoids the courts entirely — no legal fees, no 6–12 month wait, no uncertainty. Better for the tenant, resolved for you.
Court-based Section 8 possession typically takes 6–12 months. A managed relocation can be completed in weeks — with the right portfolio access and tenant relationship.
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