A letting agent's guide to the Renters' Rights Bill

The Renters' Rights Bill is the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in a generation. Here's what agents need to know.

Key changes

• Abolition of Section 21 - no-fault evictions are ending; landlords must use Section 8 grounds to regain possession.
• Periodic tenancies only - fixed-term tenancies are replaced by rolling tenancies.
• Stronger grounds for possession - new and revised Section 8 grounds, including for sale and moving in.
• A Decent Homes Standard - a minimum standard for all rented homes.
• Rent increases - clearer rules and a tribunal route for disputes.

Matriva's tenancy agreements already follow the periodic model, and our compliance tracking covers the Decent Homes Standard requirements as they come into force.