Get on top of the renting changes
From 1 May 2026, the Renters' Rights Act in England is bringing in new rights and responsibilities for landlords, letting agents and tenants.
As a landlord, you play an important role in delivering these reforms and will need to understand what these changes mean for you and your business. That way, you can be confident that you are complying with the law and providing your tenants with a safe, affordable and decent home.
Read the official Government guidance for landlords here. Access the NRLA Renters' Rights Act pack for free here.
Tenancy Agreements
The Gov.uk website contains a tenancy agreement guide for landlords:
The Gov.uk website provides forms for landlords and/or tenants to propose action relating to tenancy agreements.
Tenancy Deposits
All Landlords are required to protect a deposit taken for an Assured Periodic Tenancy.
TDS provides Government approved tenancy deposit protection to help you meet your legal requirement.
You have a choice of deposit protection type; TDS Insured or TDS Custodial.
Visit the TDS website to view our features overview to help you decide which option is best for you.
Guide to Deposit Disputes and Damages
Advice from the Tenancy Deposit Scheme on how to approach deposit disputes:
