How the Renters Rights Bill Could Actually Benefit Good Landlords
With all the noise surrounding the Renters Rights Bill, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s all bad news for landlords. Plenty of headlines have focused on the scrapping of Section 21, the longer notice periods, or the expansion of tenants’ rights. But here’s the thing — if you’re a responsible, proactive landlord who already does things by the book, this Bill might actually work in your favour.
Let’s unpack that a bit.
1. The rogue landlords are being squeezed out
And that’s long overdue.
Once the Bill comes in, every private rented property will need to meet a more consistent legal standard. There’ll be clearer expectations for repairs, notice periods, and tenancy terms — and all of that is aimed at tackling the bottom end of the market.
If you’re already providing a decent property, doing proper referencing, registering deposits, responding to issues quickly, and giving your tenants fair notice — you’re not the problem. In fact, this change will start to level the playing field. The cheap, badly run HMOs and tired single-lets that undercut you while cutting corners? They’ll either have to shape up or disappear.
2. Stronger contracts with more predictable tenants
Fixed-term ASTs are going. But that doesn’t mean tenants can’t be held accountable.
The new system shifts to periodic tenancies by default — but it also formalises processes around things like notice periods, rent increases, and ending tenancies fairly. So yes, tenants can leave with 2 months’ notice… but landlords will be able to end tenancies via Section 8 for a broader range of reasons (including wanting to sell, move in, or if rent isn’t being paid).
And let’s be honest — the good tenants will stay anyway. You’re not fighting to keep someone locked into a tenancy they want to leave. You’re creating homes that people want to stay in — and this new system is arguably better suited to that.
3. A better reputation for the sector
Let’s face it, being a landlord comes with baggage.
But with the creation of a national landlord register, plus tighter controls on standards and processes, the industry is moving towards something more professional — and less like the Wild West it’s sometimes accused of being. That helps landlords like you.
When the public sees more transparency, better accountability, and consistency in how properties are managed, trust improves. That makes everything from marketing to working with local authorities easier. Plus, when renters see that you’re accredited, insured, and compliant, they’re more likely to treat the tenancy with mutual respect.
4. Lower turnover, longer tenancies
A big part of the Bill is about giving tenants more stability. But again — good landlords already value that.
Lower turnover means fewer voids, less admin, fewer check-ins and check-outs, and less stress. If you’ve got a system in place, like a professional managing agent, to handle the compliance and paperwork, then longer tenancies and a more settled tenant base just makes business sense.
It’s the landlords who rely on short stays and frequent churn that will struggle — not those who think long-term.
5. More clarity means fewer disputes
This is a big one.
A lot of the new rules are simply formalising what’s already best practice — like having written agreements, providing a decent standard of repair, and documenting rent increases properly. That removes ambiguity. And ambiguity is where most disputes start.
If you’re already organised and responsive, the new rules just reinforce your position and protect you from tenants who try to take advantage. Clear guidelines work both ways.
Final thought
Yes, there’ll be a period of adjustment. There always is.
But don’t let the doom-mongering distract you — this Bill isn’t about punishing landlords. It’s about raising standards. And if you’re already on top of your game, it could be a brilliant opportunity to stand out even more in a market that’s weeding out the bad actors.
We’ll be keeping landlords up to date with what the Bill means at every stage, so if you’ve got questions or want to talk about how to future-proof your rental, get in touch.
This is a moment to step up, not step back.