Renters' Rights Act 2026
Readiness Review
From 1 May 2026, the way residential tenancies operate in England will change fundamentally.
If your organisation provides housing, uses ASTs or licences, sub-lets under a head-lease, or operates supported or homelessness accommodation, you should review your position before the new regime takes effect.
Fixed-fee, defined scope — no open-ended billing.
What Is the Readiness Review?
A structured, fixed-scope legal health-check
The Readiness Review is a structured, fixed-scope legal health-check tailored for charities and faith-based organisations that provide housing. It is designed to give you a clear picture of your legal position and what you need to do before 1 May 2026.
What the Review Covers
Five areas of review
Scheme and property mapping
Identifying your organisation's roles and property footprint — where you act as tenant, landlord, sub-landlord or service provider.
Tenancy and licence structure review
Assessing current AST and licence arrangements, identifying accidental tenancy risk, and reviewing whether structures are appropriate.
Renters' Rights Act impact assessment
Reviewing the impact of the Act on possession routes, rent arrangements and documentation requirements for your specific situation.
Information Sheet and documentation compliance
Advising on who needs to receive the mandatory Information Sheet, when and how — and reviewing current documentation.
Licensing and regulatory risk flag
Identifying HMO and other licensing exposure, and flagging enforcement risk areas that require attention.
What You Receive
Clear, actionable output
Written summary
A clear written summary of risks and priorities, tailored to your organisation.
Tailored recommendations
Recommendations specific to your housing model and legal position.
Next steps
Clear options for next steps — what to do, in what order, and what it will cost.
What the review does not include
- Drafting new tenancy agreements or licences
- Charity regulatory advice or Charity Commission matters
- Welfare benefits advice
- Representation in disputes or possession proceedings
Fixed-fee and proportionate
The Readiness Review is offered on a fixed-fee basis with a defined scope. No open-ended billing — you know what you will pay before we start. See our Fees & Pro Bono page for more on our approach to affordability.