Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Compliance checklist for Landlords and Property Managers

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Are your contracts compliant?

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces sweeping reforms to England’s private rental sector. To support landlords, property managers, and other stakeholders in navigating these changes, we have prepared a practical compliance checklist.

What is the checklist?

The checklist is a structured guide designed to help property professionals review their current practices and ensure alignment with the new legal requirements. It breaks down the key areas affected by the Act, providing actionable steps to address each change efficiently.

How it can be used

Landlords and property managers can use the checklist to:

Review tenancy agreements: Identify contracts that require updating to comply with the abolition of assured shorthold tenancies and the introduction of periodic tenancies.
Update eviction procedures: Ensure compliance with the new grounds for possession under the revised Section 8, including stricter rent arrears thresholds and sale or personal-use provisions.
Manage tenant rights: Confirm processes are in place for tenants to request pets, challenge rent increases, and end tenancies with the required notice periods.
Maintain property standards: Check that all rental properties meet the expanded decent homes standard, including fire safety, heating, sanitation, and structural requirements.
Verify regulatory compliance: Ensure registration with landlord redress schemes, property databases, and adherence to anti-discrimination requirements.

Why it matters

The Act represents a major shift in the private rental landscape, and early preparation is essential to avoid disputes, regulatory penalties, or enforcement actions. Using the checklist can save time, reduce risk, and help landlords and property managers provide compliant, high-quality housing.

Next steps

We encourage all landlords and property managers to read our detailed article on the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 to understand the key reforms and how they will affect tenancy agreements, eviction procedures, and property standards.

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Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Compliance checklist for Landlords and Property Managers

Are your contracts compliant?

What is the checklist?

How it can be used

Why it matters

Next steps

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