The Renters’ Rights Act is the biggest shift in a generation, but you don't have to navigate it alone. We’re here to review your portfolio, protect your income, and give you total peace of mind.
The rules are changing, but your peace of mind shouldn't have to. With the UK government introducing the most significant rental reforms in decades—including the end of Section 21, staying informed is essential. Our team is right by your side, navigating every update to ensure your investment remains protected, compliant, and performing at its best.
Tenancy Reform: ASTs replaced by rolling periodic agreements.
Possession Rights: Navigating the abolition of Section 21.
Income Strategy: Managing rent reviews under the new Section 13 rules.
Property Quality: Preparing for the Decent Homes Standard & Awaab's Law.
Lifestyle Renting: Expertly handling pet requests and anti-discrimination laws.
Accountability: Mandatory registration and the new Landlord Ombudsman.
Risk Management: Staying compliant to avoid new, higher civil penalties.
Navigating these changes can be complex. With Filtons, you benefit from:
Full compliance with evolving legislation
Reduced risk of fines or legal issues
Professionally managed tenancie
Ongoing updates and regulatory guidance
What We Handle
Right to Rent checks (digital & biometric)
Sanction checks (tenants & landlords)
Deposit protection
Tenancy agreement compliance
Safety certification (GSC, EICR, EPC)
Licensing (Selective & HMO)
Ongoing compliance monitoring
A Proactive Compliance Approach.
Review & Assessment
We assess your property against current legislation.
Setup & Certification
All required checks and documentation are completed.
Tenant Verification
Full referencing, Right to Rent, and sanction checks.
Ongoing Monitoring
We track expiry dates and legislative updates.
Potential fines for non-compliance
UK households renting
Right to Rent checks required
Tenants prefer managed properties
Under the proposed reforms, most tenancies will move to a periodic system rather than fixed-term agreements.
This means:
No fixed term tenancies
All new tenancies will become rolling periodic agreements
Tenants can leave at any time with two months' notice.
Although Section 21 will be removed, landlords will still be able to regain possession of their property where there are valid reasons.
Examples include:
Persistent rent arrears
Anti-social behaviour
Property damage or misuse
The landlord needing to sell the property
The landlord or a family member moving in
A mandatory Landlord Ombudsman Scheme will also be introduced.
This will give tenants access to an independent body that can help resolve disputes with landlords without needing to go to court.
A new national landlord database is expected to be introduced.
Landlords will need to:
Every landlord will have to register each rental property.
Membership in the Landlord Ombudsman scheme will be mandatory.
Dispute resolution processes will be formalised within the ombudsman framework.
The new rules will make it easier for tenants to keep pets.
Tenants will have the right to request permission for a pet, and landlords must not unreasonably refuse the request.
Landlords may still set reasonable conditions depending on the property type.
Landlords will have 28 days to refuse a written request
The reforms will extend the Decent Homes Standard to privately rented properties.
Rental homes must meet basic expectations including:
Safe and well-maintained living conditions
Effective heating and insulation
Proper ventilation and damp prevention
At Filtons, we actively monitor changes to housing legislation so our clients remain compliant and informed.
Our team helps landlords with:
Tenancy agreements
Legal compliance and regulations
Property management
Tenant support and communication
If you have questions about the upcoming rental reforms or how they may affect your tenancy or property investment, our team will be happy to help.
If you have questions about the upcoming rental reforms or how they may affect your tenancy or property investment, our team will be happy to help.
