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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025:  Obtaining Vacant Possession in a New Age

Date & Time

10th December 2025 | Live Webinar | 1pm - 2pm

Cost

£30+ VAT for members. £45+ VAT for non-members

Description

This primarily applies in England only. It received the Royal Assent on October 27th 2025, the changes to assured tenancies will come into force on May 1st, 2026. It is the most important change to security of tenure and obtaining vacant possession in residential leases for a generation.

Topics covered include:

  • Abolition of assured shorthold tenancies;
  • Tenants notice periods;
  • Changes to the grounds for possession;
  • Student accommodation and HMO’s;
  • Rental bidding wars;
  • Transitional provision;
  • Maximum duration of assured tenancies;
  • Comparison with the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016; and
  • Discrimination against keeping pets, benefits tenants and children.

Speaker: Richard Snape

Richard enjoys a national reputation for lecturing on a range of property law topics. Richard has trained the legal and estates staff of clients, including institutions, corporates and developers, and is praised for his ability to explain complex property concepts in a straightforward and entertaining way that is tailored to the needs of his audience.