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Renters’ Rights Act: What Landlords Need to Know

TL;DR

The Renters’ Rights Act is changing how landlords operate in the private rental sector. With the end of Section 21 no-fault evictions, new tenancy rules, and increased compliance pressures, many landlords are reconsidering traditional letting. For those looking for fixed rental income, no voids, no arrears, no repairs, and no tenant issues, a guaranteed rent scheme with a long-term commercial lease may offer a more stable solution.

What’s in This Article:

  • Introduction.
  • What Is the Renters’ Rights Act?
  • How the Renters’ Rights Act Affects Landlords.
  • Why Traditional Letting Is Becoming More Challenging
  • Why Guaranteed Rent Is Becoming More Attractive.
  • How CHG Supports Landlords.
  • How Our Guaranteed Rent Scheme Works.
  • FAQs: Renters’ Rights Act for Landlords
    Conclusion
    How to Get Started with Citywide Housing Group

Introduction

The Renters’ Rights Act is one of the biggest changes to the private rental sector in recent years.

For landlords, the new rules mean more regulation, more responsibility, and less flexibility when managing rental properties. Many property owners are now asking whether traditional letting still gives them the security and control they need.

As a result, more landlords are exploring long-term leasing and guaranteed rent as a way to protect their income and reduce day-to-day stress.

At Citywide Housing Group, we work with landlords who want stable rental income without the usual problems of void periods, arrears, repairs, and tenant issues.

What Is the Renters’ Rights Act?

The Renters’ Rights Act changes how private landlords manage tenancies in England.

The main aim of the Act is to give renters more security and improve standards across the private rental sector. However, these changes also create new responsibilities for landlords.

Some of the key changes include:

  • The end of Section 21 no-fault evictions
  • A move towards periodic tenancies
  • Changes to how rent increases are handled
  • Stronger tenant protections
  • Increased compliance expectations
  • Greater scrutiny of landlord practices

For landlords, this means property management is becoming more regulated and more time-consuming.

How the Renters’ Rights Act Affects Landlords

The Renters’ Rights Act affects landlords in several important ways.

Firstly, landlords now have less flexibility when ending tenancies. With Section 21 no-fault evictions removed for private rented sector tenancies, landlords must rely on valid legal grounds if they need possession.

Secondly, landlords must be more careful with compliance, paperwork, notices, and property standards. Mistakes can lead to delays, disputes, and financial loss.

Thirdly, rent increases are now more structured, meaning landlords need to follow the correct process when reviewing rent.

For many landlords, this means the rental market is no longer as simple as finding a tenant, collecting rent, and managing repairs when needed.

It now requires more planning, stronger compliance, and a clearer long-term strategy.

Guaranteed Rent Scheme

Why Traditional Letting Is Becoming More Challenging

Traditional letting can still work for some landlords. However, it is becoming more demanding.

Landlords using the traditional model may still face:

  • Empty properties between tenants
  • Late rent payments
  • Rent arrears
  • Ongoing repair requests
  • Compliance responsibilities
  • Tenant disputes
  • Letting agent fees
  • Uncertainty around possession

Even when landlords use letting agents, they often remain responsible for the legal and financial risks connected to the property.

This is why many landlords are now asking a simple question:

Is traditional letting still worth the stress?

For landlords who want predictable income and less involvement, the answer is often no.

Why Guaranteed Rent Is Becoming More Attractive

As rental rules become stricter, guaranteed rent is becoming a more attractive option for landlords.

With Citywide Housing Group, landlords can benefit from a long-term commercial lease and a more hands-off approach.

Our guaranteed rent model offers:

  • Guaranteed rent
  • Commercial leases for 3 to 5 years
  • Lease extensions available for longer-term arrangements
  • Market rents paid
  • No voids
  • No arrears
  • No repairs
  • No tenant issues

This gives landlords a more predictable income stream and removes many of the common problems linked to traditional letting.

Instead of worrying about changing legislation, missed payments, repairs, and tenant issues, landlords can secure fixed rental income through a structured agreement.

Is Guaranteed Rent Better Than Using a Letting Agent?

For many landlords, guaranteed rent offers more certainty than a traditional letting agent model.

A letting agent may help find tenants and manage parts of the process. However, this does not remove the risk of voids, arrears, repairs, or changing regulations.

With a guaranteed rent scheme, the focus is different.

The landlord enters into a commercial lease agreement and receives agreed rent for the duration of the lease. This creates a more stable arrangement, especially for landlords who want long-term security.

In simple terms:

A letting agent helps manage the problem.
A guaranteed rent scheme helps remove the problem.

How CHG Supports Landlords

At Citywide Housing Group, we help landlords secure reliable rental income without the stress of traditional letting.

Our service is designed for landlords who want a simple, stable, and professional solution.

We support landlords by offering:

  • Fixed rental income
  • Long-term commercial lease agreements
  • No void periods
  • No arrears
  • No repair worries
  • No tenant issues
  • A hands-off property arrangement
  • Clear communication throughout the process

We work with landlords across key regions including Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Humberside, and the North East.

Our approach is built around long-term stability, reliable income, and removing the day-to-day pressures that landlords often face.

How Our Guaranteed Rent Scheme Works

Step 1: Get in Touch

Contact Citywide Housing Group by phone or through our online form to arrange a free, no-obligation property consultation.

Step 2: Property Assessment

We assess your property, review its condition, and advise whether any improvements are needed before handover.

Step 3: Compliance and Handover

We help make sure the property is ready for the lease agreement. Once everything is agreed, we complete the handover process.

Step 4: Guaranteed Rent Begins

Once the agreement is in place, you start receiving agreed rent every month.

No voids.
No arrears.
No repairs.
No tenant issues.

FAQs: Renters’ Rights Act for Landlords

The Renters’ Rights Act is legislation that changes how private rented properties are managed in England. It introduces stronger tenant protections and new responsibilities for landlords.

 

It affects landlords by changing rules around evictions, tenancy structures, rent increases, and compliance. This means landlords need to be more careful with how they manage their properties.

 

Yes. Section 21 no-fault evictions have been abolished for private rented sector tenancies under the new rules.

For many landlords, yes. The Act increases the need for proper compliance, documentation, and structured property management.

How to Get Started with Citywide Housing Group

If you are a landlord or property owner looking for reliable rental income, Citywide Housing Group can help.

We offer:

  • Guaranteed rent
  • 3 to 5 year commercial leases
  • Market rents paid
  • No voids
  • No arrears
  • No repairs
  • No tenant issues

 

Contact Citywide Housing Group today to schedule your free property assessment and discover how we can help you unlock the potential of your property.

For more information, visit Citywide Housing or call us at 0113 323 0678.

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