Built for the 2026 reforms

Compliance, handled.
For the new era of UK renting.

Ready for Renting gives landlords every document, reminder and safeguard needed to stay on the right side of the Renters' Rights Act — without the overwhelm.

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The 2026 reforms

One Act. Thirty-odd obligations. Six-figure fines if you miss one.

From May 2026, Section 21 is gone. Fixed-term tenancies are gone. A new Private Rented Sector Database is coming, and the Government Information Sheet must reach every existing tenant before 31 May.

The rules are clear, but they're buried in 240 pages of legislation.

We read them so you don't have to — then we turned them into something that runs itself.

Document Pack

Every template, written for 2026. Assured Periodic Tenancy. Section 8 notices. Section 13 rent increases. All drafted for the new Act, all editable, all yours forever.

Certificate Tracker

Never miss a deadline. Add a property once. We track Gas Safety, EICR, EPC, HMO and PRSD renewals — and email you at 60, 30 and 7 days out. Before the fine lands.

Compliance Assistant

Answers, not legalese. Ask anything — "when does the deposit clock start?", "can I still evict for rent arrears?" — and get a clear, source-linked answer in seconds.

Renters' Rights Act 2025

The six changes that reshape UK renting.

A plain-English briefing on what's actually in the Act, and what every landlord has to do before May 2026.

01

Section 21 is abolished

"No-fault" evictions end. Possession must be sought through the new or amended Section 8 grounds — rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, landlord-return, sale, redevelopment, and several new mandatory grounds.

02

Every tenancy becomes periodic

Fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies are gone. All new tenancies are periodic from day one. Existing fixed terms convert to periodic on the transition date — no action needed, but your paperwork needs updating.

03

Rent increases are capped and formalised

Landlords can raise rent once a year, in line with market value, using a Section 13 notice (Form 4A). Tenants can challenge at a First-tier Tribunal, which can no longer increase the rent above what the landlord proposed.

04

The Private Rented Sector Database

A new mandatory national register. Every landlord, property and tenancy must be registered. Unregistered properties cannot be legally let or marketed. Expected to open in late 2026, with transitional registration windows.

05

The Decent Homes Standard applies to rentals

The statutory standard used for social housing now extends to the private rented sector. Damp, mould, heating, structural integrity and safety have codified minimum thresholds, with local-authority enforcement powers.

06

A new Ombudsman and no-bidding rules

A Private Rented Sector Ombudsman with binding powers. A ban on rental bidding wars (the advertised rent is the ceiling). New rules on pet requests (landlords can't unreasonably refuse), and on discrimination against tenants on benefits or with children.

Key dates to have in the diary

31 May 2026
Deadline to send the Government Information Sheet to every existing tenant. Civil penalty up to £7,000 per tenancy for non-compliance.
1 May 2026
Most provisions take effect. Section 21 abolished. All new tenancies become assured periodic. New possession grounds live.
Late 2026
Private Rented Sector Database opens. Landlord and property registration begins; transitional windows published.
2028 onwards
Decent Homes Standard enforcement ramps up. Local-authority inspection powers widen.
By 2030
All privately rented properties expected to meet EPC band C. Phased in from 2028 for new tenancies.

General information, not legal advice. Sources: legislation.gov.uk, gov.uk guidance, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government updates.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

The things landlords ask us most.

Is Ready for Renting legal advice?
No. We provide information, templates and reminders based on current UK legislation and gov.uk guidance. We're not a law firm and can't advise on a specific dispute. Every template ships with a note encouraging you to verify against gov.uk and speak to a solicitor for contested matters.
What actually happens on 1 May 2026?
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 takes effect. Section 21 "no-fault" evictions end. Fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies become periodic. New rent-increase rules apply via Section 13 notices. All new tenancies from that day use the new framework; existing tenancies transition automatically. Our Document Pack is drafted for the post-May reality.
Do I need this if I only have one property?
Especially then. Portfolio landlords have enough tenancies to average their mistakes out. A single-property landlord who misses one Gas Safety deadline is looking at 100% of that property's annual income disappearing into a £6,000 fine. The tracker costs less than a cup of coffee a month.
How up-to-date are the templates?
We update them whenever the Government issues new guidance or model forms. Every document in the pack has a version number and a date. Pack buyers get free updates for 12 months; tracker subscribers always get the latest versions.
Can I cancel the tracker anytime?
Yes — two clicks from your account page. No cancellation fees, no "retention offers". You keep access until the end of the billing period you've already paid for, then nothing auto-renews.
What's the refund policy?
Under UK consumer law you have 14 days to cancel a digital purchase. We extend that to a simple no-questions-asked refund within 30 days for the Document Pack, and pro-rata refunds on unused tracker months. Just reply to your purchase email.
Does this cover Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?
No. The Renters' Rights Act applies to England only. Scotland and Wales have their own separate regimes (Private Residential Tenancies, the Renting Homes Act), and Northern Ireland has its own framework. We focus exclusively on England so we can do it properly.
How do I know you won't disappear?
Fair question. We're a UK-based business with a real human who replies to emails — usually the same day. If we ever did shut down, all your data is exportable as CSV at any time and all templates are yours to keep forever — you've already downloaded them.

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