Image caption, Ruth Clarke, chairwoman of Cornwall Residential Landlords Association, said she was worried tenants would find rents risingByLucie FisherSouth WestPublished1 May 2026 Concerns over the "unintended consequences" of new legislation designed to protect rental tenants have been raised by landlords and estate agents. The Renters' Rights Act, which came into force across England and Wales on Friday, includes measures such as banning no-fault evictions and aims to redress the balance between tenants and landlords. Some people looking to rent properties in south-west England have welcomed the act, saying it could be a "game-changer" for tenants. However, industry representatives have expressed fears around the legislation as they are worried it could lead to higher rents and landlords selling up. Section 21 notices, also known as "no-fault evictions", can no longer be issued under the new law. Landlords can only end a tenancy for a specific legal reason, including a tenant not paying the rent, behaving in an anti-social way or if they want to move in or sell the property.
Published: May 1, 2026 5:16 pm
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