Renters’ Rights Act – Letting agents

The Renters’ Rights Act marks the biggest change to renters’ rights in England since the Housing Act of 1988.

Our Real Estate Dispute Resolution team are delivering a series of webinars in early 2026 to help professionals understand their obligations and options under the new regime.

This webinar is designed to arm letting agents with practical guidance. Kate Hallifax and Tahlia Woollatt, Partners in our Real Estate Dispute Resolution team, will take attendees through key elements of the new legislation, including:

•  Changes to advertising rules
•  Ban on bidding wars and introduction of upfront rent limits
•  Handling tenant requests, for instance, regarding pets and repairs
•  Revised Ombudsman role and complaint resolution process
•  Updating tenancy agreements
•  Managing risk when acting on behalf of landlords.