Renters' Rights Act takes effect 1 May as Propertymark issues guidance for landlords

The Renters' Rights Act comes into force on 1 May, and Propertymark has published compliance guidance for agents and landlords. The Act ends Section 21 no-fault evictions and reshapes how tenancies work. Some landlords may choose to sell rather than adapt, nudging rental supply lower and adding homes to the sales market. For the wider market, it's the biggest shift in renting rules in decades and landlords have just over a week to get ready.