Landlords 'far more selective' about tenants now Act in force

Landlords 'far more selective' about tenants now Act in force

Landlords are much more selective about which tenants they take on after the Renters’ Rights Act came into force this month. That’s the evidence from the NRLA, which polled 630 landlords about their attitude just before the Act came into place. Many warnings It follows many warnings that some renters would find it harder to secure tenancies. Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the NRLA (pictured) – who told The Negotiator conference last year that la…

Landlords tighten tenant selection following new Act

Landlords are implementing stricter tenant selection criteria following the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act this month, according to new research from the National Residential Landlords Association. A survey of 630 landlords revealed that 78% expect to become more selective about prospective tenants. The post Landlords tighten tenant selection following new Act appeared first on PropertyWire.

Students now learning the key points of Renters' Rights Act 2025

Students at New College Durham Learn About Major Renters’ Rights Reforms and what Landlords need to Know. From 1 May 2026, sweeping changes to the private rental sector have been in effect under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, fundamentally reshaping how tenancies are managed across England. The new legislation introduces stronger protections for tenants while placing clearer legal responsibilities on private landlords. The reforms apply to indivi…