From 1 May 2026, the Rentersā Rights Act (RRA) introduces fundamental changes to how tenancies operate. This guide summarises whatās changing and how Reposit is changing to match.
Changes for Existing Tenants
From 1 May 2026, the Rentersā Rights Act introduces major changes for private renters in England. These changes apply automatically to tenants with assured or assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs)
1. No More Fixed-Term Tenancies
All tenancies will become rolling periodic tenancies from 1 May 2026.
This means:
Fixed terms (such as 6 or 12 months) will end
Tenancies will continue monthly (or weekly/fortnightly if that is your payment cycle)
Your tenancy only ends if:
you and your landlord agree to end it
you give notice
your landlord has a valid legal reason to evict you
Your existing tenancy does not endāit simply converts automatically.
Changes for New and Existing Tenants
1. Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) Are Abolished
āAssured Shorthold Tenancyā will no longer exist.
Your tenancy will automatically become an Assured Periodic Tenancy instead. No action is needed from you if you currently hold an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
2. Section 21 (āNo-Faultā) Evictions End
Landlords can no longer use Section 21 evictions after 1 May 2026.
This means:
your landlord cannot evict you without giving a legal reason
they must use Section 8 and rely on valid āgrounds for possessionā
3. Rent Increases Become More Regulated
From 1 May 2026:
rent review clauses in tenancy agreements will no longer apply
landlords can only increase rent using the Section 13 process
rent can only be increased once per year
landlords must give at least 2 monthsā written notice using Form 4A
The increase must reflect market rent only.
4. You Can Leave by Giving 2 Monthsā Notice
As a tenant, you can end the tenancy at any time by:
giving at least 2 monthsā notice
doing so in writing (email or letter)
ending the tenancy on or just before a rent payment date
A shorter notice period is only possible if the landlord and all named tenants agree in writing.
5. Stronger Rights to Keep Pets
From 1 May 2026:
you have the right to request permission to keep a pet
landlords cannot unreasonably refuse
If refused:
they must explain their decision in writing
you may challenge the decision in court
Changes to your Reposit
Reposit has made some changes to align with the Renters' Rights Act. Below are the changes and how they affect you as a tenant.
1. Periodic Tenancies
Reposit is changing how tenancy dates are managed to reflect the move to rolling (periodic) tenancies under the Rentersā Rights Act.
If your tenancy no longer has a fixed end date, your Reposit will remain active on a standard 2-year term from the tenancy start date. This does not affect your right to stay in the property on a rolling basis, and there is no need for a new tenancy end date to be added. If your tenancy continues beyond the initial 2 years, your landlord or agent can extend the Reposit in further 2-year periods at no extra cost to you.
When you give notice to leave, your landlord or letting agent should record this so the Reposit can be checked out correctly once you move out. Should your Reposit remain active after you have moved out, you will need to contact them directly to make sure your Reposit is "checked out".
2. Company Guarantors
If your tenancy requires a company guarantor alongside your Reposit, only certain approved guarantor providers can be used for your Reposit protection to remain valid.
The approved providers are:
Goodlord
HomeLet / Let Alliance
Rent Guarantor
Rentmigo
The Lettings Hub
Your letting agent/landlord will be aware of this and will be able to provide more information on the company guarantors they work with.
3. Changes to our Terms and Conditions
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:
Introduction of a Deposit Payment and Registration Service. This service facilitates paying and registering a traditional tenancy deposit with a government-backed scheme through a third-party processor. As your Reposit is already in place, this does not apply to your Reposit.
Continuous Payment Authority (CPA) Cancellation Fee Reduced. The additional administrative fee for cancelling the Continuous Payment Authority (CPA) when money is owed has been reduced from Ā£125 to Ā£100.
CPA Authorization Clarified. Clause 6 now explicitly lists the specific types of payments the Continuous Payment Authority can be used for: Charges, Annual Fees, and Payment Plan Instalments.
Enhanced Charge Communication. The process for notifying you of Charges is clarified to be via email and/or SMS text.
Definition and Wording Updates (Clause 1). The definition for properties located in England now includes the "Assured Shorthold Periodic Tenancy Agreement" and the list of required pre-tenancy documents has been updated to specifically reference the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector and Social Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.
General Wording. Throughout the document, the terminology is updated for clarity, frequently replacing "our website" with "Platform" (e.g., in Clause 9).
New terms and conditions have been issued to all tenants. Should you have any questions about the changes or anything else relating to your Reposit, please contact hello@reposit.co.uk.