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Government States Renters’ Rights Act Brings Landlord Benefits

The government has stated that the Renters’ Rights Act provides “tangible benefits” to landlords, according to a report by Property118. However, it has also admitted that the Act introduces no measures specifically aimed at helping small landlords.

The Renters’ Rights Act came into force on 1 May this year. Key changes include the abolition of Section 21 evictions and granting tenants the right to request permission to keep a pet.

For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, these legislative changes may affect tenancy management and property inspections, particularly regarding pet requests and the end of Section 21 procedures. The government’s position is that the Act benefits landlords, but no new support for small landlords has been introduced as part of the legislation.