This week brought welcome news for landlords across England, as key amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill were successfully passed in the House of Lords, thanks in large part to sustained lobbying efforts by Propertymark, our sector’s leading voice. At Boydens, we’re proud to stand alongside organisations working tirelessly to ensure the rental market remains fair, workable, and balanced for all.

Here’s what landlords need to know.

🐾 More Flexibility Around Pets – With Protection Intact

A major concern for many landlords has been the issue of pets in rental properties. While we all want to support tenants’ rights to enjoy companionship animals, it’s crucial that landlords are not left vulnerable to unexpected damage or costs.

That’s why the passing of the three-week pet deposit amendment is such a big win. This change provides practical protection for landlords while still enabling tenants to keep pets. It strikes the right balance, allowing for responsible pet ownership without compromising your property’s condition or your peace of mind.

🔁 Re-letting Timeline Cut in Half – From 12 Months to 6

If you’ve ever served notice to sell a property, only for the sale to fall through, you’ll know how frustrating it is to be left with a void property for up to a year. The original version of the bill imposed a 12-month re-letting ban, a measure that would have kept properties unnecessarily off the market.

Thankfully, the Lords have now reduced that period to just 6 months. This means that if a landlord serves notice to sell but the sale doesn’t proceed (and they’ve genuinely attempted to sell), the home can be re-let after only half a year. The result? Fewer long-term voids, less financial pressure, and more homes available to meet rental demand.

✅ Clearer Guidance for Letting Agents – Better Support for You

Another vital amendment backed by the Lords allows Primary Authorities to offer assured advice under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. What does this mean for landlords?

In short, it strengthens the regulatory framework around letting agents, ensuring they can access reliable guidance, stay compliant, and maintain high professional standards. That’s good news for anyone working with an agent, and helps foster greater trust and consistency across the board.

🎥 Learn More: Watch the Replay

To gain a deeper understanding of how these changes affect you directly, we strongly recommend watching our latest webinar. It’s a comprehensive breakdown of the current stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill and its practical impact on landlords like you.

➡️ Watch the replay here: Webinar Access

We're Here to Help

At Boydens, we’re staying closely tuned to the progress of the Renters’ Rights Bill as it heads towards its final Report Stage on 15 July. If you have any questions about how these developments could affect your tenancies, listings, or future investment decisions, our expert lettings team is just a phone call or email away.

📞 Contact your local Boydens lettings expert today.