Renters' Rights: How to set up an Assured Periodic Tenancy

We're now in the Renters' Rights Era, and the Renters’ Rights Act is now part of what we need to do in England. Do you know how to enter into a new assured periodic tenancy, without putting yourself at risk of receiving one of the many civil penalty? This video tells you exactly what to do from 1 May 2026, blending the old rules that are still continuing, with the rules in the Renters' Rights Act, taking you through a tenancy set up, step by step. Brought to you by former corporate solicitor, Suzanne Smith, author of the bestselling book, The Good Landlord Handbook, and the founder of The Independent Landlord. Straightforward and practical, without the drama. Resources 📚 Buy 'The Good Landlord Handbook' on Amazon (affiliate link): https://theindependentlandlord.com/am... ➡️ Free Friday newsletter: https://theindependentlandlord.com/su... 💎 Join The Independent Landlord Hub for extra support: https://theindependentlandlord.com/hub/ 🎯 Blog post - How to set up Assured Periodic Tenancy from 1 May 2026 https://theindependentlandlord.com/se... ⏱️ Time stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Intro 01:07 What is an Assured Periodic Tenancy? 01:56 Landlord Compliance Obligations 04:21 Set up an APT 08:37 Enter into an APT 09:48 When to accept initial rent