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Top 7 landlord questions | Renters' Rights Bill in 2025
Answers to the top 7 questions that landlords are asking about the Renters’ Rights Bill, including whether it will kill buy to lets, how it will affect HMO landlords and the student market, and rent controls.
Also explains the timing of when the new renter reform rules will come into force in 2025, including the abolition of Section 21 evictions.
All presented by lawyer turned landlord, Suzanne Smith, in a clear, straightforward and practical way, drawing on her experience as a lawyer and a self-managing landlord.
➡️ You can read the blog post based on this video here: theindependentlandlord.com/renters-rights-questions
➡️ The Independent Landlord Renters' Rights Bill Resource Hub: theindependentlandlord.com/renters-rights-hub/
🎬 For more information on the practical aspects of the Renters’ Rights Bill, take a look at the free training course, Renters’ Rights Bill Explained in this TH-cam playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLtJq7-ZjaX-YgHPxqsQdPphcjNbLktbdc.html
The Independent Landlord TH-cam channel ‪@indie_landlord‬ is the place for balanced, straightforward advice for landlords, run by lawyer turned landlord, Suzanne Smith.
⏱️ Time stamps ⏱️
00:00 Intro
00:23 Will the Renters’ Rights Bill kill buy to lets?
01:54 What does the Renters’ Rights Bill hold for HMO Landlords
03:00 How will the Renters' Rights Bill affect the student market?
05:27 Will the Labour government bring in rent controls?
05:54 Will landlords be able to increase rent once the Bill comes into force?
07:06 When will the Renters' Rights Act come into effect?
07:46 When is the last day landlords can serve a Section 21 notice?
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➡️ Blog version of TH-cam video with useful links: theindependentlandlord.com/renters-rights-questions
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  • @lawrencer25
    @lawrencer25 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Fabulous video. Thank you very much 🎉❤🥂🥂🥂🥰

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! (Love the emojis! 😆)

  • @lawrencer25
    @lawrencer25 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

  • @NK-tl3mn
    @NK-tl3mn วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do Assured Tenancies still exist? And these ones allow tenants to live in rented property for as long as they like; say rest of their lives if desired, as long as they pay rent, look after the home and follow rules?

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think the pre 1996 assured tenancies still exist. These new ones will be called Section 4A assured tenancies and will be different to the ones from the original iteration of the Housing Act 1988

  • @sfm5086
    @sfm5086 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another superb video. Thank you. ❤

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. Happy NY to you! PS lots more content planned 😊

  • @dennishaggerty463
    @dennishaggerty463 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent ‘idiot proof’ information

  • @ColinSclare
    @ColinSclare 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for your prompt reply.

  • @feliciaflinders
    @feliciaflinders 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤ very clear and concise

  • @ColinSclare
    @ColinSclare 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you. Question 3 still confuses me

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s not the easiest. If you have never used Form 4 before with this tenancy, put the same date as Question 4 (ie the start date for the new rent in this notice). If you have used it before with this tenancy, use the date the rent came into effect for that first Form 4. That will be the date in Question 4 for that Form 4, or any different date that the rent came into effect if it went to a First-tier Tribunal. More details here: theindependentlandlord.com/resources/property-investors-glossary/section-13/

  • @francisexperience
    @francisexperience 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I hope your subscriber numbers pick up, your presentation is brilliant Thank You.

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the lovely feeback! It's still a very new channel (I started it in November), so I'm hopeful the subscriber numbers will grow.

  • @rumitsomaiya753
    @rumitsomaiya753 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Morning Suzanne. Helpful info as always! Thanks

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you - much appreciated

  • @absta100
    @absta100 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    marvellous thanks!

  • @markjenkins6935
    @markjenkins6935 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This information is so important now to anyone who will still be an landlord after the new bill comes in. Thanks again Suzanne.

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much for your nice comments. Happy Christmas 😊

  • @seangillespie2988
    @seangillespie2988 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Number 7…. ✅

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes! I should have put that as number 1. Happy Christmas Sean!

  • @SAS4RENT
    @SAS4RENT 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    To cover the issues of detailed property inspections and HHSRS reports and the like. I would suggest a platform such as Touchright which you operate from your phone & laptop. Very reasonable in my opinion cost wise. 😃

  • @SAS4RENT
    @SAS4RENT 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would suggest using a maintenance platform such as the platform we have used since 2020. There are many available options out there fyi. We use a platform called Fixflo which we have found outstanding. It will keep a full history of every maintenance issue that is raised on a property, including when and how the issue was dealt with. You can also use the platform to manage all of your certification (GSC, EICR etc.) if you dont already use property management software to manage these.

  • @SAS4RENT
    @SAS4RENT 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We already do 99.9% of the upcoming changes as standard practice. Probably because we started as Landlords and became accidental agents due to the lacklustre offerings in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire (which hasn't changed and is in fact worse today than 20 years ago.).

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Such a great perspective - v inspiring!

  • @SAS4RENT
    @SAS4RENT 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Probably the best breakdown of the impending Renters Rights Act..... If Carlsberg did breakdowns 😄

  • @ruthbaker633
    @ruthbaker633 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks, very informative and helpful.

  • @vw8327
    @vw8327 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Suzanne, thanks for the clear explanation. I'm about to become a landlord, just a 2 bed flat. I have a question about the pets rule. My leasehold agreement expressly states no pets, where will the new Bill stand on this? Nulling and Voiding parts of a leasehold agreement seem like dangerous ground to me. I also have strong views on animal welfare and believe pets should have easy access to the outside, such as a garden, particularly for cats and dogs. There is no provision for that with my property. I'd want to say no to pets on that basis on the grounds of welfare. I don't see why a landlord can't express this view. If my property was a house with a garden I'd have no issues at all with furry tenants 😊

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! You’ll be pleased to hear that if a lease prohibits pets or if a freeholder doesn’t give consent, they are both good reasons. This was just an overview and I’ll go through it in more detail once the guidance is published. But in the meantime, i wanted to put your mind at rest.

    • @vw8327
      @vw8327 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @indie_landlord That's good to know, thanks 👍

  • @indie_landlord
    @indie_landlord 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Please me know in the comments if you have any tips to share about what you're doing to prepare for the Renters' Rights Act

  • @Paul-yk4zl
    @Paul-yk4zl 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for caring enough to listen to what some tenants have had to suffer, and for supporting changes that help

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. ☺️ Please share it with other people who you think might find it useful!

  • @sfm5086
    @sfm5086 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic as always. Clear, concise, relevant and timely. Thank you. ❤

  • @ChrisB-u4g
    @ChrisB-u4g 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Suzanne, I appreciate that you are intending to be impartial but I think what is very clear from this video is that the balance has now tipped way too far in favour of renters. A landlord's right of redress against a "rogue tenant" (i.e. one who doesn't take any notice of their legal obligations to pay the rent, look after the property or leave when required) has always been difficult, both in getting a timely eviction, even via Section 21, and in being able to successfully recover any outstanding debt. But most of the time this was hopefully a low risk (for us,10 properties, only one eviction for rent arrears in the last 25 years). Now, with the prospect of significant fines/RRO being imposed on landlords just "on the balance of probabilities" and having to rely on a delayed court hearing, based on an individual judge's interpretation before getting an eviction order for any reason, or even a lengthy tribunal process for a disputed rent increase where there is absolutely no downside for the tenant to raise such a dispute, it really does seem an uninviting prospect to continue in this business. This is of course compounded by the even greater reduction in our ability to choose the most responsible and suitable tenants for our properties and the increasing costs of compliance generally. Sorry for the rant....But here is my actual question: are you aware of any indication of the potential cost of the ombudsman redress or landlord registration schemes? Thanks!

  • @markjenkins6935
    @markjenkins6935 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another great video that gives landlords all the information they need to navigate the new rules that are frightening many landlords atm

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. There’s so much scaremongering that I wanted to strip it all back to see what’s actually there. That way, we can figure out how to adapt

  • @francisexperience
    @francisexperience 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you do a presentation on time limits serving section 21 whilst legislation takes effect please.

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I cover that in Part 3 on the abolition of s21 around 21 mins 21 secs 😊 th-cam.com/video/2KHz2F-Re5o/w-d-xo.html

  • @francisexperience
    @francisexperience 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very professional presentation thank you.

  • @rumitsomaiya753
    @rumitsomaiya753 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice presentation Suzanne! The AI subtitles are in sync this week :)

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! I took control of the subtitles this week!

  • @JohnChristopherTonks-e7d
    @JohnChristopherTonks-e7d 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you. Very clear and informative. Without panick and drama. Just what we need.

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JohnChristopherTonks-e7d Thank you! Lots more practical advice coming too 😊

  • @berniewilcox9021
    @berniewilcox9021 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    All landlords don't actually have landlord insurance. I've got 6 flats that I'm unable to insure because they're in a flood risk area despite being on the 3rd floor and above. This happens quite often

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sorry to hear that. I’ll make that point another time

  • @berniewilcox9021
    @berniewilcox9021 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good video Suzanne, however I'm puzzled as to why you think it's a good idea that landlords can't accept a better price for his property. Do you also think it's a good idea that if you are selling your car that you are unable to accept a higher price than you advertised it for?

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think the rental bidding rules are daft and didn’t say they were a good idea. I was just explaining them.

  • @danipro3526
    @danipro3526 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've just watched all 4 of your videos in one go. I'm a new subscriber and noticed the Video 4 on your Newsletter #123 - so thought I'd watch 1, 2 and 3 as well. What I like is that your videos and descriptions of things are brief, clear and to the point. No faffing around. Don't know about you, but time is just flying. So keeping your videos, newsletter and discussions brief, really helps. Thank you so much, Suzanne.

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Such a nice bit of feedback. I don’t do waffle! 😂 Straightforward, without all the handwringing. Glad you liked them!

  • @ChrisB-u4g
    @ChrisB-u4g 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really appreciate your time and effort in sharing this information as it's so difficult for a lay person to keep up with everything. But why on earth are they making the 'transition arrangements' so complicated? Is it just a way of trying to discourage pre-emptive Section 21's, or are there any good reasons for this level of complication?

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. Very good question! It is very complicated, and I can't see any good reasons for it. I suspect they are trying to make it harder for landlords to use Section 21 after the "big bang" commencement date.

  • @ChristopherWilliams-pm5yg
    @ChristopherWilliams-pm5yg 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for your clear information

  • @jonathanbarber2992
    @jonathanbarber2992 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you Suzanne, very clear and helpful!

  • @sfm5086
    @sfm5086 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤Excellent video as always 👏 👌 very clear and informative Thank you. 😊

  • @jeffreyjones2967
    @jeffreyjones2967 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellant informative & subscribed. Can you please post link for pet policy👌🏻

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. Here's the Pet Policy: theindependentlandlord.com/resources/property-investors-glossary/pet-policy/

  • @joannelloyd8338
    @joannelloyd8338 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    very imformative, thank you

  • @markjenkins6935
    @markjenkins6935 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another really informative video to prepare for the new regulations coming in. Thank you Suzanne

  • @rumitsomaiya753
    @rumitsomaiya753 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Keep going! Very informative thanks.

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the nice feedback! I noticed a couple of glitches with the animations, which is a bit frustrating, but I'll put it down to experience!

    • @rumitsomaiya753
      @rumitsomaiya753 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@indie_landlord Yes and the subtitles are way out of sync also just to let you know.

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@rumitsomaiya753 Thanks for this - I've now removed them. Will go back to the drawing board on how I do subtitles and let TH-cam do automatic ones in the meantime.

  • @ianmacdonald9365
    @ianmacdonald9365 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very useful advice for all landlords.

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback 😊

  • @TheDelbox
    @TheDelbox 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ultra professional again!

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Awwww thank you 😊 I’m on a learning curve with video editing

  • @SimonBunyan
    @SimonBunyan 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another brilliant video, providing clear and relevant information in an engaging style.

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So nice of you to leave this feedback. Thank you 😊

  • @wazk3780
    @wazk3780 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent content Suzanne! thank you

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice comment 😊

  • @janwinter4542
    @janwinter4542 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you. I found your video clear & informative. I’m waiting on tender hooks to learn what my LL is planning. After 12 yrs of a peaceful tenancy, rent always on time. At beginning of this yr he changed completely, accusing me of many breaches of contract (ALL false) promising repeatedly he wasn’t selling & wasn’t going to kick me out. I’m a disabled pensioner & very scared of becoming homeless, on the street. The moving cost alone might be my final downfall as deposits for newer lets is so far from my reach.

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm so sorry to hear that. It must be so worrying for you. If the worst happens, here's a link to where you can get free legal advice: england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/eviction/legal_aid_and_free_legal_advice/early_advice

  • @irmalucia6120
    @irmalucia6120 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great informative video - thank you!

  • @jowhite1731
    @jowhite1731 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Suzanne - thanks so much really clear and helpful. We have several student rental properties. Any thoughts on how we can let them going forward? We usually let them for a year and have already let all of them for the 2025-26 academic year. What can we do as we won't know if and when the students are going to move out?

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unless the Bill changes, then tenants will be able to move out at any time with 2 months' notice. The only alternative is to grant a licence to occupy, but that would need to involve additional services like cleaning bedrooms, and it's also risky as it might be considered a sham.

    • @jowhite1731
      @jowhite1731 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@indie_landlord yes, it's a real issue, for students as well as the landlords! Moving out of halls or wanting to change the group you are living with etc. you will all need wait until 2 months before you move in. Do you think they will exclude student tenancies like they eventually did last time?

  • @mikemann2053
    @mikemann2053 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A totally delightful, informative and refreshing video. Thank you.

  • @nigelandannhackney2547
    @nigelandannhackney2547 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great as always. I wondered if there was a little confusion about the possible number of target days for the ombudsman dispute resolution - the document in your film saying 90 days, you say 90 days but the onscreen text saying 19 days. I could well have misunderstood!

    • @indie_landlord
      @indie_landlord หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Looks like I made a mistake in the editing! It is 90 days. Unfortunately I can’t correct it without taking it down (unlike a blog post)