Is your managing agent ready for the Renters’ Rights Act?

Big changes are coming to the private rented sector.

From May, the Renters’ Rights Act will begin to reshape how properties are managed—bringing higher expectations around compliance, accountability, and tenant rights.

The real question is:

Are managing agents actually prepared?

Too many are still reactive—waiting for legislation to come into force before adapting.

But this time, that approach carries real risk.

Because this is not a small update…

It is one of the biggest reforms to the rental sector in years.

What’s actually changing?

Here are just some of the key changes landlords need to be aware of:

• All tenancies moving to periodic (rolling) agreements
• Section 21 “no-fault” evictions abolished
• New rules around rent increases (limited and controlled)
• Restrictions on rent bidding above advertised prices
• Tenants gaining stronger rights to keep pets
• New anti-discrimination rules (including benefits & families)
• Introduction of minimum property standards (Decent Homes Standard)
• Mandatory landlord registration and ombudsman scheme
• Stronger enforcement powers for local authorities
• Increased risk of fines and rent repayment orders

This is a fundamental shift in how rental properties must be managed.

How MyEstate is preparing

At MyEstate, we are not waiting to catch up.

Our staff and management team are regularly undertaking training and professional development through Propertymark, ensuring we stay fully aligned with current legislation and best practice.

For us, this is not about ticking boxes.

It is about:

• keeping our landlords protected
• ensuring assets remain legally compliant
• maintaining safe and well-managed properties
• reducing compliance risk through ongoing training and professional standards

Because when legislation changes at this level, knowledge is not optional—it is essential.

The real concern

Not every managing agent is investing in this level of preparation.

And that should raise a serious question:

If your managing agent is not staying ahead of legislation… why not?

Because in today’s property market, being unprepared is not neutral.

It is a risk.

A risk to:

• your asset
• your compliance
• your financial position

Final thought

The Renters’ Rights Act is not something to think about later.

It is something to prepare for now.

At MyEstate, we are committed to staying ahead, protecting our landlords, and ensuring every property we manage is handled legally, safely, and professionally.

Because good property management is not reactive.

It is informed, prepared, and proactive.