To manage tenant notice periods under the new rental rules, landlords will need to ensure that all tenancies are periodic, revise what legally entitles them to evict tenants and make tenants aware that they have a mandatory 2-month notice period.
If landlords plan to seek possession of their rental property, they’ll also have to provide a minimum of 2 months’ notice.
Managing tenant notice periods under the new rental rules is less straightforward than before and landlords should be careful to avoid penalties. Luckily, we’re here to help.
At J Property Management London, we can help you manage your tenancies – from understanding new tenant notice periods to sourcing high-quality tenants and providing 24/7 tenant support.
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What Are The New Tenant Notice Periods Under The New Rental Rules?
Under the new rental rules, tenancies have a new structure and new notice periods to follow. Here are the key changes:
Rolling Tenancies
The Renters’ Rights Bill states that all fixed-term tenancies (including existing tenancies) must be converted to periodic tenancies that work on a rolling basis. Rather than having a fixed end date, the tenancies will keep rolling until the tenant or the landlord ends it; consequently, notice periods are even more important than before.
Tenant Notice Period
Under the new rules, tenants must provide a minimum of 2 months’ notice in order to leave their rental.
There may be some exceptions, for example if the tenant hasn’t been made aware of the new notice periods through landlord negligence; however, this will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Landlord Notice Period
In accordance with the new laws, landlords will no longer be able to do “no-fault” evictions but will have to provide evidence to show significant rent arrears or antisocial behaviour from the tenants in order to evict them.
The other eligible reason that landlords are able to evict tenants is if they’re seeking possession of their rental property – either to live in themselves or to sell. If this is the case, the landlord will need to provide a minimum of two months’ notice and they cannot do this within the first year of the tenancy.
Informing Existing Tenancies
Any tenancies which have started before May 1 2026 (when the Act comes into effect) will be automatically changed to a rolling tenancy, subject to the new notice periods. It is the responsibility of the landlord to update all existing tenants with a government-issued tenant information sheet before the end of May 2026.
Rent Increases
Rent increases will also be subject to a notice period. As of May 2026, landlords will only be able to increase the rent once per year and will need to provide 2 months’ notice using a Section 13 notice.
How Can Landlords Manage New Notice Periods Under The New Rental Rules?
In order for landlords to manage new notice periods under the rental rules, they can take the following steps:
Ensure Periodic Tenancies
Landlords must make sure that any tenancies beginning after May 2026 are periodic tenancies with no mention of fixed terms. They should review tenancy agreement templates and ensure alignment with new rules.
Inform Tenants
Although all existing tenancies will be automatically changed to rolling tenancies, landlords are responsible for ensuring that they are fully informed of the changes. They must issue tenants a government-provided information sheet by May 31st, informing them of the changes.
Be Financially Prepared
As tenants will be able to leave the rental at any time by providing two months’ notice, landlords will need to be prepared for more potential vacancies or a higher level of tenant turnover. Working with a tenant sourcing service could be a good idea to make sure that void periods are minimised and rental income remains stable.
At J Property Management, our Let Only service helps source tenants and fill vacancies within just 11 days. We make sure to get reliable tenants – handling everything from marketing your property, conducting viewings and thoroughly screening tenant references – so that your property is never empty for too long.
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Understand Student Tenancies
For landlords with student HMOs with special licenses, landlords can use a special two-month notice period that is aligned with academic years; although, after July 31 2026, a four-month notice may be required.
Update Rent Increase Protocol
As rent can only be increased once a year, with a mandatory two-month notice period, landlords should update their rent increase protocol and think about the best way to do this going forward.
Work With A Property Management Company
More than ever before, choosing reliable, unproblematic tenants is going to be a top priority for landlords. Tenants have more rights than they once did which means that you need to be careful about who is living in your property. Also, it’s more important to ensure tenant satisfaction so that you’re not taken by surprise by them wanting to end the tenancy and leave you without rental income.
At J Property Management, we help landlords manage their tenants – from sourcing reliable, trustworthy tenants to providing 24/7 tenant service and ongoing property maintenance for total satisfaction. We can even ensure guaranteed rent collection and management. We’re committed to making sure you have stable rental income and that your property is bringing you profit each month. Contact our team to find out how we can offer personalised property management services to suit your needs.
Managing New Tenant Notice Periods With J Property Management
With no more “no-fault” evictions and an end to fixed-term tenancies, notice periods under the new rental rules are something that landlords need to play close attention to.
Although the new rental rules are largely in favour of tenants, we’re here to ensure that tenancies are still profitable and fair for landlords.
At J Property Management, we’re here to help every step of the way – from sourcing reliable tenants and drawing up watertight tenancy agreements to managing monthly rent and offering round-the-clock support for tenants.
Whether you’re looking for full property management solutions or just some extra help in getting the right tenants into your home, we can help.
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