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Renters' Rights Act 2025 update

Now the Renters' Rights Act is in force, it is interesting to see all the different questions we are getting, often covering things that had not been considered. For example, we had a question where a section 13 notice had been issued, but at a rent lower than the previous rent. Interestingly section 13(2) says the notice is for an increase so does this mean the notice is not valid?

Sadly, with many of these queries it is not possible to give definitive answers as until a court gets to look as some of them, it will be hard to predict how they might judge a given situation.

MHLC have confirmed their intention to commence phase two from late in 2026, this is the property database (now called Register your rental property) and the ombudsman for landlords. Both of these will involve a lot of work getting all the landlord and property details onto the new system. As soon as there is further information available, we plan to look to support you in this second transition.

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Live webinar: Rent Repayment Orders

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Basic Law For Lettings Training Course Is Back

Now that the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is in force, TFP is able to offer a fully updated Basic Law for Lettings course. This course is designed to give new members of your lettings team, someone rejoining the sector or someone simply needing a refresher an understanding of the principles underpinning lettings in the Private Rented Sector.

This engaging and practical full-day, live and interactive course provides a clear, chronological understanding of residential lettings law from pre-tenancy through to the ending of a tenancy. It also includes relevant changes made under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and what they mean in practice.

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We have a tenant from abroad who seems to have gone home for the holidays but has not returned. All their goods are still in the house. What should we do? The tenant is now 2 months in arrears.

A tenant advised that a rent payment would be delayed due to an emergency. However, the rent payment has been processed by the bank. The tenant has contacted us demanding the return of the money. What are our obligations?

What is the position if a landlord decides that he will not rent to a non-EEA persons?

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