How the New Renters Rights' Bill Will Affect Landlords – And Why Guaranteed Rent Is the Smart Solution
The government’s new Renters’ Rights Bill is set to bring major changes to the private rental sector. It’s being described as one of the biggest shake-ups in decades, and if you’re a landlord, it’s important to understand how this could affect your property, your income, and the way you manage your portfolio moving forward.
The bill is designed to give tenants more protection and better standards, and it places more responsibility - and more risk - on landlords. With many already dealing with rising costs, compliance pressures and market uncertainty, these changes will only add to the challenge.
In this article, we’ll break down what’s changing, what it means in practical terms, and how landlords can protect themselves with a more secure approach to letting.
What is the Renters' Rights Bill?
At its core, the bill aims to give tenants more control, more security, and better living conditions. It also brings a significant shift in how landlords can manage their properties and tenancies. Here are the key proposals:
1. No More Section 21 ‘No Fault’ Evictions
One of the biggest changes is the removal of Section 21. This currently allows landlords to ask tenants to leave at the end of a tenancy without giving a specific reason. Going forward, landlords will have to use Section 8, which means they’ll need to prove a legitimate reason to end the tenancy - such as rent arrears or wanting to sell the property.
This will make regaining possession slower and more complex, especially if there’s a tenant dispute.
2. All Tenancies Will Become Periodic
Fixed-term tenancies will be replaced with rolling agreements. That means tenants will be able to give notice and leave at any time with two months’ notice, even if they’ve only just moved in. This leaves landlords exposed to unpredictable voids and reduced income stability.
3. A New Decent Homes Standard
Landlords will be required to ensure their properties meet a formal Decent Homes Standard—covering repairs, energy efficiency, damp, and overall condition. This could mean higher maintenance costs, especially for older properties that need upgrading to remain compliant.
4. Stricter Rules Around Rent Increases
Rent increases will be limited to once a year, and tenants will have the right to challenge them. This restricts a landlord’s ability to adjust rent in line with inflation or rising costs.
5. Pets Must Be Considered Fairly
Landlords won’t be able to refuse pets without a good reason. Landlords can request pet insurance to cover damages, but rejecting a pet without reasonable grounds could become legally challenging.
6. A New Landlord Register
All landlords will be required to join a national register, with increased enforcement powers for local authorities. Fines and penalties will apply for landlords who aren’t up to standard or fall behind on compliance.
What does this mean for landlords?
In short: less control, more admin, more risk.
Whether you own one property or a whole portfolio, these changes make it harder to plan, harder to recover your property quickly, and harder to protect your income. For landlords self-managing or relying on traditional agents, this could mean more time, more stress, and more uncertainty.
The shift to rolling tenancies, in particular, removes the security of fixed-term agreements. You could find yourself facing sudden void periods or unplanned maintenance costs, all while trying to stay on top of changing legislation and compliance deadlines.
Why Guaranteed Rent is a Smarter Way Forward
This is exactly why more landlords are choosing Guaranteed Rent as a way to protect their income and reduce risk - especially with these new reforms on the horizon.
With our Guaranteed Rent service, you get:
A fixed monthly rent payment, regardless of tenant occupancy
No rent arrears, no chasing payments, no late-night tenant issues
No void periods - your income continues, even when the property is empty
Full property management, including tenant handling, maintenance and compliance
Peace of mind knowing your income is protected and guaranteed each month
While others are scrambling to adapt to the new rules, Guaranteed Rent landlords can rest easy knowing everything is taken care of - and their income is secure.
A practical solution in a changing market
The Renters Rights Bill is a clear sign that the rental market is evolving - and landlords need to evolve with it. Guaranteed Rent offers a way to move forward with confidence. It’s simple, reliable, and designed to take the stress out of property management - so you can focus on the bigger picture, not the day-to-day hassles.
At Rachel’s Rent 2 Rent, we’re actively adapting our internal tenancy management processes to make sure we’re fully compliant with the new bill — so landlords working with us don’t have to worry about falling foul of changing legislation.
Contact us today to protect your property and your income in a changing market and see how Guaranteed Rent could work for you.