Fleet Mortgages has published a new guide to help advisers and landlords prepare for the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill, which is expected to reshape the private rented sector(PRS) when it receives Royal Assent later this year and comes into force in early 2026.
The guide, Getting Landlords Renters’ Rights Ready: A Guide for Advisers, sets out the key measures of the Bill and provides practical checklists to support landlords in adapting their portfolios to comply with the new legislation.
Among the reforms, the Bill will abolish Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) and replace them with rolling month-to-month agreements, while also ending Section 21 “no fault” evictions.
Landlords will only be able to repossess properties on specific statutory grounds such as arrears, selling, or moving back in.
Other provisions include rent reforms requiring listings to advertise a set price and limiting increases to once per year; a ban on discrimination against tenants with children or those on benefits; and the extension of the Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector, requiring stricter safety, repair and quality standards.
The legislation will also introduce new regulatory requirements, including a compulsory landlord database and Ombudsman scheme.
Landlords will be required to register, upload compliance documentation such as EPCs and gas safety certificates, and join an independent dispute resolution service.
Fleet Mortgages said the guide has been designed to help advisers explain these changes to landlords, highlighting their impact on compliance obligations, tenant relationships, and portfolio performance.
Steve Cox, chief commercial officer at Fleet Mortgages, said: “The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to be the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in decades, and its impact on landlords – and their advisers – cannot be overstated.
“From the end of fixed-term tenancies and Section 21 evictions, to stricter rent controls and mandatory registration, this legislation will fundamentally change how landlords manage their properties and interact with tenants.
“Advisers have a crucial role to play in helping their landlord clients understand not only what is changing, but what it means for their tenancies, their compliance obligations, and ultimately the performance of their portfolios.
“Landlords who fail to prepare risk longer voids, higher turnover, and even being unable to legally let their properties.”
He added: “This new Guide sets out the key measures of the Bill in clear, practical terms, alongside actionable checklists advisers can use to ensure their landlord clients are Renters’ Rights ready.
“This is about equipping advisers with the knowledge and tools they need to stay ahead of the curve and provide real value to their landlord clients at a time of significant change.”
