Highlights from the Govt Guide (updated 16 Jan 2025):
🚫 Abolish Section 21 “no‑fault” evictions—all assured tenancies move to rolling periodic contracts, offering renters immediate long-term security.
⚖️ Fair possession grounds—landlords can still repossess (e.g. for sale, moving in) under clear, regulated circumstances.
📉 Capped rent in advance—landlords can only request up to one month’s rent before move-in.
🔒 Ban on rental bidding wars—advertised rent must be honoured; no asking for higher bids.
📣 Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman—new service for fast, binding dispute resolution.
🐾 Pets welcome—tenants can request pets; landlords can ask for pet insurance but cannot unreasonably refuse.
🏠 Decent Homes Standard enforced—landlords must maintain safe, healthy properties.
🚫 No blanket bans—discrimination against families or benefit recipients is now illegal.
🗂️ PRS Database & stronger enforcement—landlords must register; local authorities gain more investigatory and penalty powers.
💰 Rent Repayment Orders strengthened—easier for tenants to claim double rent for breaches, with longer claim periods and personal liability for rogue landlords
🎯 How SS Property Pioneers Can Help Landlords Thrive
At SS Property Pioneers, we’ve got your back through all these changes:
Tenancy Management: We’ll update contracts to align with periodic tenancies and ensure all possession grounds are fair and legal.
Rent Collection & Security: We cap advance rent correctly and eliminate bidding practices—professional, transparent pricing.
Ombudsman Compliance: We prepare landlords for the new Ombudsman service, helping you register and respond to disputes swiftly.
Pet-Friendly Policies: We assist in crafting pet insurance clauses and fair pet applications.
Maintenance Oversight: Acting on the Decent Homes Standard, we coordinate proactive upkeep and rapid repairs.
Tenant Screening: We remove illegal discrimination, approving tenants by merit and ensuring inclusivity.
PRS Database Registration: We help list all properties and manage compliance paperwork, liaising with local authorities.
RRO Awareness: We reduce your exposure to rent repayment penalties by keeping you aligned with all legal duties.