The Renters' Rights Act. Handled.
What it is
The Renters' Rights Act brings major lettings changes from 1 May 2026, requiring new tenancy processes and documentation. Street.co.uk automates conversions, builds in compliance checks, and updates workflows so you stay compliant without the manual admin.
Who benefits
Lettings Agent. Tenancy conversions automated. Compliance checks built in. New notice processes guided step by step. No manual admin.
Landlord. Portfolio updates handled automatically. Clear communication on what's changing. Peace of mind that everything is compliant.
Compliance Officer. Full audit trail. Every conversion tracked. Every notice documented. Evidence stored.
The Renters' Rights Act in Street.co.uk.
See how conversions, notices, and compliance checks work in the platform.
Automated
Tenancy conversions ready for 1 May 2026.
Compliant
New notice requirements and compliance checks built in.
Zero
Manual tenancy updates needed. The Conversion Wizard handles every qualifying tenancy.
Major lettings changes arrive on 1 May 2026. Street.co.uk handles the conversions, notices, and compliance checks so your team doesn't have to.
Automatic tenancy conversions. Guided notice workflows. Built-in compliance checks. Guardrails that prevent mistakes before they happen. Your agency stays compliant without tracking every legislative detail manually.
Bulk tenancy conversion. Done in a click.
Converting existing fixed-term tenancies to the new periodic structure could mean weeks of manual updates across your portfolio. Street.co.uk removes that burden entirely. The Conversion Wizard automatically identifies qualifying tenancies and prepares them for conversion on 1 May 2026. Tenancies move to the new structure without gaps, manual edits, or disruption to ongoing management. Your portfolio moves forward automatically.
- Conversion Wizard: Automatically identifies qualifying tenancies and prepares them for conversion. No manual filtering.
- Smooth transition: Tenancies move to the new periodic structure without gaps or disruption to ongoing management.
- Portfolio-wide: Every qualifying tenancy converted. Nothing missed.
Mandatory tenant updates. Handled automatically.
Tenants must receive updated government guidance under the new legislation. Street.co.uk automatically attaches and sends it on tenancy conversion, tracks delivery, and flags failures so nothing is missed.
- Automatic delivery: Government guidance attached and sent when tenancies convert.
- Delivery tracking: Every email tracked. Failed deliveries flagged immediately.
- Compliance record: Complete record built without additional admin.
Ending tenancies. Made simple.
The Renters' Rights Act introduces new grounds and processes when ending tenancies. Street.co.uk guides your team through every stage of the notice workflow. Specify who served notice, select the appropriate legal grounds, and the system applies the correct documentation and process. No guesswork. No missed steps.
- Guided workflow: Specify who served notice and select the legal grounds. The system applies the correct documentation and process.
- Compliance checks built in: As your team prepares a notice, Street.co.uk automatically checks key requirements such as gas safety certificates and other mandatory records. If anything is missing or expired, the system alerts you before the notice is issued.
Guardrails that protect your agency.
The Renters' Rights Act introduces new operational restrictions across lettings. Street.co.uk embeds these rules directly into the platform, preventing mistakes before they happen.
- Rent bidding blocked: Prevents rent bidding above the advertised price.
- Twelve-month rule enforced: Rent reviews validated against the twelve-month rule.
- Fixed-term ASTs restricted: New fixed-term ASTs restricted ahead of their abolition.
- Section 13 compliance: Rent review notices generated from document templates. Served electronically with proof of service. Response deadlines tracked.
- Landlord communication: Using the Broadcast tool, agents send a single bulk update explaining what's changing across the portfolio. Landlords stay informed without overwhelming their inbox.
Frequently asked questions
Existing fixed-term tenancies convert to the new periodic structure. The Conversion Wizard in Street.co.uk handles this automatically, identifying qualifying tenancies and preparing them for conversion.
Yes. When tenancies convert, the required government guidance is attached to tenant communications and delivered automatically. Delivery is tracked and failed emails are flagged.
Compliance checks run automatically when notices are prepared. Gas safety certificates and mandatory records are verified. Missing or expired documents are flagged before the notice is issued.
The May 2026 changes are only the beginning. Further reforms will follow, including the PRS Database, the Landlord Ombudsman, Awaab's Law, and new housing standards. Street.co.uk will continue evolving alongside the legislation.