What happens to my current tenancy under the Renters’ Rights Act?

Key points to cover:

1. Your tenancy is not cancelled or re-signed

• Existing assured shorthold tenancies continue automatically

• No need to issue a new agreement

• Past rent, deposits and terms already applied are unaffected

2. Tenancies become periodic by law

• From 1 May 2026, existing tenancies operate as periodic

• Fixed terms no longer prevent tenants from giving notice

• This happens automatically under the Act

3. Section 21 can no longer be used

• Section 21 notices cannot be served after 1 May 2026

• Possession must rely on statutory grounds (e.g. rent arrears)

• Any Section 21 served before this date remains valid

4. No refunds are triggered

• Rent already paid is not refunded

• Agent fees already charged are not undone

• The law changes how things work going forward, not what already happened

5. What we will do

• Provide required statutory information to tenants

• Keep tenancy documentation compliant

• Support landlords with the new notice and rent increase processes

Want to understand what’s changing next?

• 👉 Rent increases & rent reviews from May 2026
  https://www.propertyloop.co.uk/help/rent-increases-rent-reviews-and-notices-what-changes-from-may-2026

• 👉 Official government guidance on the Renters’ Rights Act
  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-renters-rights-act