Pets in rental homes: what the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 means for landlords in Hertfordshire and Essex
The conversation around pets in rented homes is changing, and from 1 May 2026, that change becomes law. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces a statutory right for tenants to request permission to keep a pet. As a result, a simple “no pets” clause in a tenancy agreement will no longer be enough to prevent […]
What Landlords Need to Know Now: Renters’ Rights Act Enforcement Began on 27 December 2025
Many landlords who manage their own properties do so because they know their homes, their tenants and their routines well. When things are running smoothly, it is natural for paperwork to be handled as needed throughout the year. From 27 December 2025, the enforcement powers of the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect — ahead […]
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Renters’ Rights Act is now law
A major shift for landlords and tenants The Renters’ Rights Act, which received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, has now come into force, ushering in the most substantial overhaul of the private rental sector in recent history. Designed to make renting fairer, safer and more transparent, the reforms affect 11 million tenants and 2.3 […]
Understanding the Renters’ Rights Bill
The Labour Government recently introduced the Renters’ Rights Bill, legislation that could change how private rental properties are managed in England. This proposed Bill aims to tackle long-standing issues in the private rental sector, offering increased protections for tenants whilst supporting responsible landlords. But what exactly does this Bill include, and how might it affect […]