Renters' Rights Act 2025: What UK Property Investors Must Know - and Do - Intermediate

property & real estate - regulatory compliance
This course gives UK property investors the practical operational instincts they need to run a portfolio under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 with confidence. You'll learn how the abolition of Section 21, the new periodic-tenancy regime, and the expanded Section 8 grounds actually work in practice; how the Decent Homes Standard and Awaab's Law extend to the private rented sector; and how to register on the Property Portal, work with the new landlord ombudsman, and respond to tenant challenges at the First-tier Tribunal without tripping criminal liability.

By the end, you'll be able to convert your existing assured shorthold tenancies to the new periodic regime, issue compliant rent-increase notices under the annual cap, recover possession lawfully under the right Section 8 ground, bring your properties up to the new standards within statutory timeframes, and use a curated reference library of statutes, case law, and regulator guidance that turns every difficult decision into a defensible one.

Access

Self-Paced Learning

Lessons

6 Lessons

Certification

Certificate of Completion

Price

€300
Learning Objectives
Course Benefits
Modules
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Map the Renters' Rights Act 2025 transition timeline to your existing portfolio and identify which assured shorthold tenancies need conversion
  • Apply the new Section 8 possession grounds correctly with the right notice period, evidence pack, and procedural floor
  • Issue compliant rent-increase notices under the new annual cap and Section 13 procedure, and respond to First-tier Tribunal challenges
  • Bring properties up to the Decent Homes Standard in the PRS and respond within Awaab's Law statutory timeframes
  • Register on the Property Portal, engage with the new landlord ombudsman, and document compliance defensibly
  • Use a curated UK statutes, subsidiary legislation, and case-law library to support every defensible property decision
Benefits for the Organisation

• Reduce the most common enforcement risks (failed possession, civil penalties, banning orders, ombudsman complaints) before they escalate
• Shorten the runway for landlords and managing agents to apply the Renters' Rights Act 2025 across every let property
• Evidence completed compliance training to councils, the First-tier Tribunal, the landlord ombudsman, ICO, and Trading Standards with timestamped records
• Standardise the language and statutory procedure used across the portfolio, no improvised handling
• Save senior time previously spent rescuing the portfolio from possession-procedure and Awaab's Law mistakes

Benefits for Learners

• Recognise when a routine letting decision is heading toward council enforcement or a First-tier Tribunal claim before it tips over
• Build a reusable Section 8 plus Property Portal framework you apply consistently across every property decision
• Run Section 8 possession, Section 13 rent increases, and Awaab's Law hazard responses with documentation that holds up at the FTT
• Apply Decent Homes, HHSRS, and Property Portal rules correctly before issuing any notice
• Pass the assessment knowing every answer traces to a UK statute, regulation, or court ruling, not a study guide

Lesson 1: Welcome and Course Map

Set the stakes of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 - the GBP 7,000 to GBP 40,000 civil penalty for unregistered landlords, criminal liability under Awaab's Law extended to the PRS, and binding decisions from the new landlord ombudsman. Sets out the five learning outcomes, the audience, the six-lesson roadmap, and study tips.

Lesson 2: The Act and the Big Changes

Walk through the structure of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, the eight-stage commencement timeline (Royal Assent 27 October 2025 to 1 May 2026 "Big Bang"), and the seven biggest practical shifts for landlords. Includes the Tenancy Conversion Schedule download.

Lesson 3: Tenancies, Possessions, and Rent Increases

The operational core of the Act. How periodic tenancies work day-to-day, how to recover possession under Section 8 (the six grounds you will use most often: G8, G1A, G4A, G6, G10, G14), and how rent increases are now capped under Section 13. Includes the Section 8 Possession Pack download.

Lesson 4: Property Standards, Awaab's Law, and the Property Portal

The compliance standards every let property must meet under the new regime, the criminal liability under Awaab's Law if you fail to respond to hazards within statutory timeframes, the Property Portal registration obligation, and the new landlord ombudsman. Includes the Property Standards Self-Audit download.
Conclusion: Provide Feedback & Claim Certificate.

Lesson 5: Reference Library

A curated reference shelf of UK primary statutes (Renters' Rights Act 2025, Housing Act 1988, Housing Act 2004, Tenant Fees Act 2019, Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023), seven subsidiary instruments, six regulator pages, and six anchor cases (Awaab Ishak, Loveridge v Lambeth, North British Housing v Matthews, council enforcement, banning orders, post-Act FTT decisions). All three downloadable templates re-surfaced for one-stop access.

Conclusion: Provide Feedback & Claim Certificate.

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Course FAQ's

Who is this course for?

UK property investors and landlords with 1-50 units, hands-on or working through a managing agent, who make day-to-day letting decisions and need to operate confidently under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. The content is also useful as a refresher for letting agents and property managers who want a defensible framework for tenancy conversion, Section 8 possession, and Awaab's Law.

No prior knowledge of property or housing law is required.

Where and when can I take this course?

The course can be taken at any time and from any internet-connected device.

Do I need prior knowledge or experience?

This is a foundation-level course, and all concepts are explained in a clear, simple, and practical way. Learners, do not require any previous training or background knowledge.

Can this course be used for company-wide training?

Absolutely. This course is designed to be rolled out across the organisation, making it suitable for managers at all levels, including those leading global and remote teams.

Do I get a discount if I buy multiple seats for this course?

Yes. Please contact us and we will issue a quote according to your needs.

Will HR be able to track progress and completion?

Yes. HR and administrators can track learner progress, completion rates, and performance across the course.

This provides clear visibility on engagement and outcomes, making it easier to monitor participation, support managers where needed, and report on training impact across the organisation.

Is this course part of a larger property investor programme?

This is a stand-alone Auren course covering the Renters' Rights Act 2025 for UK property investors operating in England. Future Auren courses for property investors (HMOs, short-lets, commercial property) may follow as the regulatory landscape evolves. The course can be taken on its own without any other Auren course.