“I don’t normally provide feedback however following working with the Stags Team at Launceston it was like a breath of fresh air. The professionalism and communication has been tremendous, the team led by Greg go the extra mile to market your property to maximise the selling potential... Thank you to you all in making our move back to be near family a reality. Great people, a fantastic team.”

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“Excellent service from a buyers point of view. Sarah in the Exeter office (and the whole team) was amazing, always professional, considerate, empathetic and diligent in what became a very complex house purchase. Sarah managed the situation brilliantly and we got the outcome to suit all parties. Thank you.”

- Richard Steer

“Superb experience using Stags. Nina was fantastic at helping us find our new family home, securing the sale, and being extremely communicative throughout the process. We complete tomorrow, and very thankful we used Stags.”

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Top 5 Renters' Rights Act FAQs for landlords

Section 21 notices - What’s changing?

From 1 May 2026, landlords in the private rented sector in England will no longer be able to use Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 to evict tenants. Landlords will be able to evict tenants who have an assured periodic tenancy using a Section 8 notice.

What new information do I need to give to existing tenants?

For existing tenancies (created before 1 May 2026), landlords won’t need to change a current tenancy agreement, if one is in place, or issue a new one. Instead, landlords with existing tenancies will need to provide tenants with a copy of the UK Government published ‘Information Sheet’ on or before 31 May 2026. This was published in March 2026. It must be given to every tenant, either as a printed hard copy by post or by hand, or sending the PDF electronically as an attachment by email or text.

What is the impact of the Renters’ Rights Act on new tenancy agreements signed on or after 1 May 2026?

For new tenancies created on or after 1 May 2026, landlords will need to provide certain information about the tenancy to their tenants in writing. On 20 January 2026, the UK Government published the draft statutory instrument (SI) on the written information landlords must provide to tenants at the outset of tenancies.

Can I still ask for rent to be paid in advance?

No, on and after 1 May 2026, a landlord will only be able to require up to one month’s rent (or 28 days’ rent for tenancies with rental periods of less than one month) once a tenancy agreement has been signed and before it starts. The Renters’ Rights Act also amends the Housing Act 1988 so that, once a tenancy starts, a landlord will be unable 7 to enforce any terms in a tenancy agreement that require rent to be paid in advance of the agreed due date.

What are the reasons a landlord can reasonably refuse a pet?

The legislation does not set out details on what a reasonable reason would be to refuse a pet. However, guidance from the UK Government says it may be reasonable to refuse a request in some circumstances, such as:

Another tenant has an allergy.
The property is too small for a large pet or several pets.
The pet is illegal to own.
If the landlord is a leaseholder, and the freeholder does not allow pets.

It will not usually be reasonable to refuse if the landlord:

Does not like pets.
Has had issues with tenants who had pets in the past.
Has had previous tenants with pets who damaged the property.
Has general concerns about potential damage in the future.
Thinks a pet might affect future rentals.
Knows the tenant needs an assistance animal, such as a guide dog.

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