From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) introduces fundamental changes to how tenancies operate. This guide summarises what’s changing and how Reposit is adapting—so you can manage tenancies confidently under the new framework.

Under the RRA, all tenancies become periodic - fixed terms and end dates no longer exist.

Reposit is removing the requirement to enter a tenancy end date for all periodic tenancies, reflecting the move away from fixed terms under the Renters’ Rights Act. Instead, Reposits will operate on a standard 2-year term from the tenancy start date, with all currently active Reposits being automatically aligned to this structure. Where a tenancy continues beyond the initial term, partners can extend the Reposit in 2-year increments, with no need to input a new end date and at no additional cost.

To support the shift to periodic tenancies, Reposit is also introducing improved management. Partners will be prompted to record when a tenant has given notice, enabling automated reminders to ensure timely check-out once the tenant vacates. This is particularly important, as failing to check out a Reposit promptly can result in incorrect communications and/or charges being issued.

Under the RRA, notice from one tenant now ends the tenancy for all tenants.

Reposit’s tenant swap process itself is not changing and will continue to operate as it does now, including the £50 admin fee. However, in response to the legislative change where notice from a single tenant can end the tenancy for all parties, Reposit is introducing greater flexibility in how swaps are evidenced.

In practice, this means that partners can use a new tenancy agreement as evidence of a tenant swap, provided that at least one of the original tenants remains on the agreement.

While the process via Reposit remains the same, contact should still be made via email to update any existing Reposits, partners should be aware that tenant swaps may increasingly take place through the creation of new tenancies rather than issuing a deed of assignment to amend the current one.

In all cases, it remains essential that any incoming tenant completes the Reposit process and pays the required fee to ensure that cover remains valid and continuous.

Due to the ban on rent in advance, it is likely guarantors will be relied upon more by tenants to pass referencing. Where a tenant cannot provide a personal guarantor, there will be a greater reliance on guarantor services provided by Companies. Anticipating this change a number of new providers have entered the market and we advise partners to conduct careful diligence to ensure they are as well protected.

Reposit will move to an approved provider model for company guarantors. The following providers are approved:

Where an approved provider is used, Reposit will cover up to 8 weeks’ rent for all standard claim types, excluding rent arrears. Rent arrears will instead be covered entirely by the guarantor provider as part of the agreed structure.

If a non-approved guarantor provider is used for tenancies created from 1 May onwards, the Reposit will not be eligible for cover. It is therefore essential that partners ensure only approved providers are used where a company guarantor is required, in order to maintain valid Reposit protection. If you have any doubts, please speak to our customer service team or your Partnership Development Manager.

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, rent increases can no longer be built into tenancy agreements through rent review clauses. Instead, all rent increases must follow the Section 13 process under the Housing Act 1988.

This means:

The removal of contractual rent review clauses means that any rent increases applied outside of the Section 13 process may be considered invalid. This has a direct impact on how rent arrears charges are assessed, as charges based on non-compliant rent increases may be disputed or rejected.

There is also an increased need to verify that the correct process has been followed when reviewing charges. This includes ensuring that the appropriate notice was served and that the proposed rent aligns with market rates.

Reposit is updating its charges assessment approach to reflect the new legal framework around rent increases. Where end of tenancy charges involve rent arrears, there will be greater scrutiny to ensure that any increase in rent has been applied in line with the Section 13 process. This includes verifying that the correct notice has been served and that the increase is valid under the new rules.

Operationally, partners should ensure that any rent increases are handled outside of the tenancy agreement and follow the correct statutory process. Reposit will not rely on historic rent review clauses when assessing charges, and any charges linked to non-compliant increases may not be upheld. As a result, maintaining clear documentation and evidence of the correct procedure will be essential to support successful charges.

With periodic tenancies, the “end of tenancy” is now defined by valid notice, not a fixed date.

Key changes:

Reposit’s end-of-tenancy process is evolving to reflect the removal of fixed terms and the increased importance of valid notice under periodic tenancies. While the core check-out process remains unchanged, there is now a greater emphasis on capturing and tracking notice periods. Partners will be able to record when a tenant has given notice, allowing Reposit to send intelligent reminders and support a timely check-out and smooth end of tenancy experience once the tenant has vacated.

Handling of charges will also adapt to the new framework. With early termination becoming less relevant, there will be a stronger focus on assessing actual financial loss, particularly in cases where tenants fail to meet their notice obligations. This includes ensuring that any charges raised—such as re-let costs—are justified, proportionate, and not duplicated. As before, partners must ensure that Reposits are checked out promptly when a tenancy ends, as delays can lead to incorrect tenant communications and unnecessary charges.

In order to ensure that Reposit aligns fully with the Renters Rights Act, we have also made updates to our terms and conditions, some of which are mentioned above.

A summary of the full changes relating to the act is set out below:

For any questions or further information on how Reposit is changing, please email hello@reposit.co.uk.