As of May 2026, under the Renters’ Rights Act, all tenancies will be replaced with rolling (periodic) tenancies. Rather than fixed tenancies with a specific end date, all tenancies will need to be flexible, with no finishing date.
Rolling tenancies are designed to give more flexibility to tenants; however, for landlords, it can mean less security and higher risk of void periods in their property.
Luckily, we can help. At J Property Management London, we help landlords understand what new legislation means for them, stay legally compliant and keep their properties as profitable as possible. Contact us today to see how we can help!
What Do Rolling Tenancies Mean For Landlords?
With the Renters’ Rights Bill coming into effect from May 2026, landlords are responsible for making sure that all tenancies become rolling tenancies. This means changing all existing tenancies to rolling tenancies as well as any future tenancies.
Unlike before, where landlords could choose to have fixed-term contracts with a specific end date, tenancies must now all be flexible, period tenancies with no specific end date.
As part of this, tenants will have greater flexibility. Tenants will be able to serve 2 months’ notice at any given point to end their tenancy; whereas landlords must follow specific eviction laws, evidencing antisocial behaviour or significant rent arrears in order to justify giving notice to tenants.
How Can Landlords Prepare For Rolling Tenancies?
To prepare for rolling tenancies, landlords can take the following steps:
Understand The Implications
Preparing for rolling tenancies involves informing yourself about what this really means for you. Now is a good time to familiarise yourself with the new eviction laws so that you know what justifies ground for eviction. If you know that tenants can leave with two months’ notice, now is a good time to think about plans in place to avoid void periods in your property and ensure financial security.
Update Your Documents
Landlords can get ahead of the changing laws by reviewing documents to make sure they reflect the new, rolling structure. This is a good time to update any tenancy agreement templates or landlord agreement templates to avoid any mention of fixed-term tenancies.
Inform Your Existing Tenants
Part of the landlord’s responsibility is to inform existing tenants of the new laws and what it means for them. They must provide any existing tenants with a specific information sheet (downloadable from the UK government’s website) before 31st May.
Plan Rent Increases Strategically
As part of the new tenancy laws, rent increases will be limited to once a year and will require a new protocol (including a new form and giving two months’ notice to tenants). Tenants have more rights when it comes to contesting unfair rent increases which, worst case scenario, could end in costly court action, so it’s important to think carefully about what increase is fair.
Have A Financial Buffer
With periodic tenancies, there may be higher tenant turnover and an increased amount of void periods. Landlords should prepare for potential vacancies and periods of lower rental income.
It’s also a good time to explore working with a professional property management company. At J Property Management, we’re dedicated to making sure your property is profitable, including tenant sourcing and getting tenants moved in in just 11 days to avoid extended void periods and save you money. If you want to discuss how to maximise your profit, contact our team today.
Nurture Tenant Relationships
These new laws mean that the ball is in the tenants’ court as they have more freedom to leave. It’s key now more than ever to have a good relationship with tenants, from dealing with repairs quickly to making sure communication is clear, polite and friendly. All of this can help with tenant retention.
The more satisfied tenants are in the property, the less likely they’ll be to want to leave – which is in everyone’s best interests. Being there for your tenants can be a full-time job, especially having to answer calls at all hours of the day and night. At J Property Management, we offer 24/7 tenant support so that you don’t have to. Whatever happens, we’re there to answer queries and take fast action so that your tenants feel well looked after.
Get in touch today to see how we can help improve tenant retention.
How Working With A Property Management Company Can Help Landlords Protect Their Property
With new laws and rolling tenancies, landlords can feel less financially secure and less in control of their properties. But, working with a property management company can help.
Stay Legally Compliant
Working with a property management company can help landlords prepare for the Renters’ Rights Act, including updating all documentation and ensuring legally-binding agreements. For issues such as eviction or rent increases, they can provide legal and financial advice to ensure that landlords are making the best decisions.
Schedule Regular Property Inspections
With open-ended tenancies, it’s more important to schedule regular property inspections to make sure the property is in good condition and well looked after. A property management company will handle this, conducting regular inspections, checking for negligence from tenants and handling repairs quickly and efficiently before they escalate to more serious property damage.
Professional Tenant Sourcing
A professional property management company can help with tenant sourcing including handling the marketing, tenant screening and viewings. With no fixed end date to tenancies, it’s more important than ever for landlords to have trustworthy tenants in their property. The property management company will carry out thorough tenant screening and referencing to make sure that landlords have reliable, respectful tenants. They’ll also handle the legal side, drawing up a watertight tenancy agreement to avoid disputes and costly court action.
24/7 Tenant Support
With rolling tenancies, tenant satisfaction can help protect landlords from void periods and lost income. Being on call full time for tenants can be exhausting for landlords – especially if they’re juggling it around other things. With a professional property management company, this is handled for you. The property management company can be on call 24/7 for your tenants and help them with whatever they need.
Rent Collection
One of the biggest concerns of rolling tenancies is financial security. Working with a property management company means that your rent collection and management is in good hands. They can stay on top of monthly rent so that you don’t have to.
Protect Your Property With J Property Management
If you’re worried about how to protect your property with rolling tenancies and other new laws, look no further. At J Property Management, we’re here to support landlords with all things property management. Whether you need some additional support in certain areas or full property management services, we have a solution for you.
From sourcing high-quality tenants, drawing up legally-binding contracts to avoid disputes and scheduling regular property inspections all year round, we’re here to help you protect your property and your income.
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