Renters’ Rights briefing: Practical guidance for landlords and letting agents

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant reforms to the private rented sector in a generation. For landlords and letting agents, understanding not just what is changing, but how and when to act, is critical.

In this focused, practical on-demand briefing, Laura Southgate (Cripps) and Megan Cutforth (Greater London Properties) cut through the legal jargon to explain what the new regime means in practice, and how you can adapt your processes to stay compliant and protect your position.

This session goes beyond a high-level legal update. It provides clear, actionable guidance to help you:

• prepare for phased implementation of the reforms
• update tenancy structures and policies with confidence
• manage risk, avoid penalties and reduce the likelihood of disputes
• maintain positive tenant relationships as the rules change

What the briefing covers

The session includes practical insight into:

• The government roadmap for phased reform
• Which tenancies will be exempt
• Getting the right tenant under the new regime
• Rental bidding bans and anti-discrimination requirements
• Pet policy changes
• Transitioning to periodic tenancies
• Rules around advance payments
• Updated rent review procedures
• Mandatory eviction grounds – what remains available
• Discretionary eviction grounds – evidential and practical considerations
• Avoiding penalties and legal action as enforcement powers increase

Who should watch

This webinar is particularly relevant for:

• Private landlords
• Portfolio and institutional landlords
• Letting agents and property managers
• Anyone responsible for residential tenancy strategy or compliance

If you would like advice on how the Renters’ Rights Act will affect your portfolio, tenancy documentation or operating model, please get in touch with Laura Southgate or Anna Favre.