Yes, all existing fixed-term tenancies will convert to periodic tenancies from the implementation date, meaning any remaining fixed-term period will no longer be applicable. From that date, all tenancies, whether new or existing, will be periodic and require a two-month notice.

It does not need to align with the contract signing date. If there has been no rent review or increase in the previous 12 months, the landlord may serve the appropriate notice to increase the rent. Following that, rent can only be increased once every 12 months.

Landlords must allow a tenant at least 12 months of tenancy before serving notice. The new legislation includes grounds for regaining possession to sell, but this will require an extended notice period.

Under the Renters’ Rights Bill, tenants have the right to request permission to keep a pet, and landlords must consider the request. If they refuse, they must provide a reasonable explanation. If a superior lease restricts pets, landlords may refuse on this basis.
Regarding potential damage, landlords can either require tenants to obtain pet damage insurance or take out their own policy and recharge the cost to the tenant.

All tenancies will transition to the new periodic model upon implementation. While the tenancy agreement itself remains valid, any fixed term, rent increase clauses, or break clauses will no longer apply.

If a landlord has evicted tenants to sell a property, it cannot be re-let for 12 months. However, if tenants leave voluntarily and the property does not sell, it can be re-let immediately.

Yes, landlords will be required to pay annually for the service. The Ombudsman will only handle tenant complaints against landlords, not vice versa. Disputes unresolved by the Ombudsman may need to go through the courts.

The current draft does not allow students to be on fixed-term agreements, meaning they will be subject to the same notice periods as other tenants. However, lobbying efforts are ongoing, and further amendments may be made.

Notice periods will increase depending on the reason for eviction. For instance:

• Landlords selling or moving back in: 4 months’ notice
• Section 21 notices abolished
• All fixed-term agreements converted to periodic tenancies

Tenants can serve two months’ notice at any time, but this must align with the rent due date. If notice is given on the tenancy start date, they may vacate in two months. Otherwise, notice must be served on the next rent due date.

No, short-term tenancy fees (e.g., charging tenants 4 weeks’ rent for terminating early) are prohibited under the Tenant Fees Act.

If there are no issues with tenants and there is no intent to sell or move back in, there is no urgent need to serve notice. Any new tenancy agreements after the bill’s implementation will be subject to the new rules.

Until the legislation is finalised, rent increase clauses remain valid. However, once implemented, landlords must use Section 13 notices to increase rent annually in line with market rates.

Yes, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) remains a valid protection scheme.

The government’s implementation plan is yet to be confirmed. It may apply to all tenancies from a set date or introduce a phased transition for existing tenancies.

If the let does not fall under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), the bill will not apply. However, if it does meet AST requirements, it will be affected.

Any valid Section 21 notice served before the bill becomes law will remain valid.

 Upon implementation:

• All fixed-term tenancies become periodic
• Tenants must give 2 months’ notice to vacate
• Landlords must have a valid reason to regain possession
• Selling or moving in requires 4 months’ notice
• Properties cannot be re-let for 12 months if evicted for sale

No, ASTs will be removed. All tenancies will be periodic assured tenancies with no fixed term. Landlords will need a valid reason to serve notice, while tenants can leave with 2 months’ notice.

There is no finalised legislation on EPC requirements. While changes have been proposed before 2030, landlords may be eligible for exemptions due to high costs.

No, the Renters’ Rights Bill applies only to properties in England. Wales has already implemented rental reforms, and Scotland operates under a different framework.

This part of the bill is still being clarified. However, once implemented, all ASTs will convert to periodic tenancies, meaning tenants can leave with 2 months’ notice, and landlords will need a valid ground to end a tenancy.