January 2025

Navigating the Renters Rights Bill – Why Landlords Need an Expert Agent More Than Ever

The Renters Rights Bill is set to bring the most significant shake-up of the private rental sector in decades, introducing sweeping changes that will impact landlords across England. With increasing legal requirements and heightened tenant protections, it has never been more important to have an experienced property agent to help navigate these reforms.

Among the key changes in the bill are:

• Abolition of Section 21 ‘No-Fault’ Evictions – Landlords will no longer be able to regain possession of their property without providing a valid legal reason.
• New Grounds for Possession – While Section 8 will be strengthened, landlords will need to ensure they follow stricter legal processes to reclaim their properties.
• Periodic Tenancies for All – Fixed-term tenancies will be replaced with rolling periodic agreements, giving tenants greater flexibility to leave, but also requiring landlords to carefully manage tenancies to avoid costly void periods.
• A New Property Ombudsman – A government-backed body will be introduced to handle tenant complaints, meaning landlords must be prepared for increased accountability.
• Stronger Rules on Property Standards – The Decent Homes Standard will be extended to the private rented sector, placing greater responsibility on landlords to maintain high living conditions.
• Regulation of Rent Increases - Rent increases will be limited to once per year.
• The Right to Request Permission to Keep a Pet- Tenants will have the legal right to request permission to keep pets in their rented homes, which landlords must consider and cannot unreasonably refuse.
• Limitation on Upfront Rent Payments

With these changes on the horizon, Bournecoast Property Agents is perfectly positioned to support landlords through the transition. As Bournemouth’s longest-established family-run letting agency, we have been advising and assisting landlords for 65 years, helping them remain compliant and protecting their investments.

Keeping up with evolving legislation is challenging, and the penalties for non-compliance can be severe. Our expert team stays ahead of all regulatory updates, ensuring our landlords receive proactive guidance, watertight tenancy agreements and stress-free property management.

Don’t get caught out by the complexities of the Renters Reform Bill. Let Bournecoast Property Agents handle the details so you can enjoy peace of mind. Contact us today to find out how we can help you navigate the changes with confidence.

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Bournecoast Property Agents offer a trusted lettings service to landlords. We currently manage hundreds of properties, each of which is administered according to the landlord's specific needs, whether they are seeking a premium income through holiday and winter lets, or a greater degree of security provided through long term lets. Our landlords also benefit from a range of the following services and benefits.

• 3rd generation family business providing quality accommodation for over 60 years in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and the surrounding areas.
• A true commitment to our landlords, some of whom have been registered with since when the Directors’ grandfather was running the company.
• National advertising, through features, national publications and Social Media campaigns.  
• A marketing team who work tirelessly on developing marketing campaigns to generate more occupancy for our clients.
• A dedicated customer service department and out of hours service for all managed properties.
• We have a large database of existing clients that book with us year after year.
• Dedicated staff each with a significant role to play in the managing of your property.

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