Renters’ Rights Act 2025 Masterclass - The Latest Provisions for Property Lawyers

Introduction

Further provisions under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (‘RRA’) came into force on 1st May 2026. The RRA brought in a host of new requirements for landlords which legal practitioners will need to get to grips with from consent to pets to limiting rent increases.

At this in-person event, we will be reviewing the key changes which have been brought in from 1st May 2026 onwards and consider the likely common problems property practitioners will need to advise upon.

What You Will Learn

This course will cover the following:

• Overview of key changes from 1st May 2026 onwards
• New and amended grounds of possession and notice periods under the RRA
• What requirements are in place before you serve a Section 8 notice
• Practical tips when preparing evidence when relying on specific grounds of possession (arrears, disrepair and sale of the property)
• Rent increases under the RRA
• Rent in advance and dealing with deposits under the RRA
• Introduction of anti-discrimination measures
• Right to request permission to keep a pet
• Likely common problems landlords may need assistance with