Government tweaks eviction guidance before Renters Rights Act

Government tweaks eviction guidance before Renters Rights Act


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The government has issued revised guidance on giving notice to private tenants before May 1.

This is the date when much of the Renters Rights Act (RRA) comes into effect.

The three latest revisions to the guidance all concern deposits.

The government says that landlords, or their agents, must ensure they issue possession notices correctly before May 1. If notice is served on or after that date, the new possession process takes effect. 

You can see the latest guidance, including the deposit updates, here

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