Introduction


From 1st May 2026, the new Renters' Rights Act 2026 comes into force.

We fully understand the sentiment across the industry — many landlords and agents feel this legislation is heavily weighted towards tenants and brings significant change, complexity, and uncertainty.


At SleekTech, we want to be absolutely clear:

We are on your side.

Our focus is to:

  • Help you stay fully compliant
  • Reduce the operational burden
  • Give you clarity and control
  • Adapt quickly as the market evolves

This is a major shift for the entire property sector, and while not everything is within our control, how well you navigate it is — and that’s where we come in.

Key Changes & How SleekTech Will Help


1) Mandatory Tenant Information Sheet

All landlords and agents must provide tenants with the official government information sheet.

See full document here:
Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026


What this means:

  • Must be sent to all existing AST tenants
  • Must also be provided to new tenancies

How SleekTech helps:

  • Pre-built template including the required document
  • Bulk send to all relevant tenants in one action
  • Sends via your Outlook (so you retain proof in Sent Items)
  • Automatic communication log saved against each tenancy

Full guide:

Sending the Information Sheet to Existing Tenants

2) End of ASTs → All Tenancies Become Periodic

The traditional Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) structure is being removed.


What this means:

  • All residential tenancies become rolling periodic tenancies
  • No fixed end dates for residential leases
  • Commercial leases remain unchanged

For existing tenancies:

  • You may still see an end date in SleekTech
  • This will be read-only, reflecting historic data only
  • Legally, these tenancies convert to periodic

How SleekTech helps:

  • System updates to reflect periodic tenancy structure
  • Clear UI indicators to avoid confusion
  • Adjusted workflows aligned with new legislation

Full guide: Renters Rights Act - Fixed-Term Tenancy Changes

3) Rent Increases – Section 13 Only

Rent increases are now tightly controlled and must follow Section 13 Notice rules.

Key rules:

  • Can only increase rent once per year
  • Must give minimum 2 months’ notice
  • Tenant can challenge via tribunal

How SleekTech helps:


We are currently building a full Section 13 workflow, which will be released in upcoming updates. This will include:

  • End-to-end workflow tracking
  • Timeline visibility (served → pending → challenged → resolved)
  • Dashboard alerts for key dates and compliance
  • Full audit trail for protection and reporting

A complete guide and full functionality will be released shortly.

4) Removal of Section 21 (No-Fault Evictions)

The removal of Section 21 Notice is one of the biggest changes.

What this means:

  • No more “no-fault” evictions
  • Landlords must rely on specific legal grounds
  • Tenants retain strong rights to remain

Tenants can:

  • Leave at any time with 2 months’ notice

How SleekTech helps:


We are currently building a structured Notice to Leave workflow, which will be released in upcoming updates. This will include:

  • Full tracking from notice → exit → completion
  • Centralised visibility across all tenancies
  • Structured records for compliance and disputes

Further details and guidance will be provided as these features are released.

Final Thoughts

This legislation represents one of the biggest changes the UK rental market has seen in years.


The reality is:

  • Not everything is fully defined yet
  • Interpretation and enforcement will evolve
  • Processes will need refinement over time

At SleekTech:

  • We are actively building and refining features
  • We will continue adapting as guidance develops
  • We are committed to getting this 100% right for you


Your feedback is crucial.
If something doesn’t feel right or could work better, tell us — we will improve it.