Are you ready for 5 rules on rent in Renters' Rights Bill?

The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces 5 new rules about rent that every landlord and letting agent in Englandneeds to get ready for. These include the shift to monthly rent periods, how we set rent, how we advertise rent, the ban on rental bidding and advance rent, plus new strict rules on pre-tenancy payments In this video, lawyer turned landlord, Suzanne Smith, breaks the 5 rules down for landlords and letting agents, and shares practical action points to help you get ready. Plus, she goes through the latest on the hot topic of rent controls from the debate in the House of Commons on 14 January. Whether you’re an experienced landlord, just starting out, or a letting agent, you need to understand these changes now as the Renters’ Rights Act is on track to come into force for both new and existing tenancies as early as this coming summer. Subscribe to stay informed about the latest updates on the Renters’ Rights Bill, and make sure you're prepared when these changes come into force. Free resources: ➡️ Read the full blog version: https://theindependentlandlord.com/re... ➡️ Blog post on rent in advance: https://theindependentlandlord.com/re... 🔗 Renters’ Rights Bill Resource Hub: https://theindependentlandlord.com/re... 🔍 Want to learn more about the Renters' Rights Bill? Take my free training course:    • Renters' Rights Bill Explained: Free train...   ✉️ The Independent Landlord free weekly newsletter: https://theindependentlandlord.com/su... Social media ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/indie_landlord 📷 Instagram:   / indie_landlord   🔗 LinkedIn:   / suzannesmithblogger   ⏱️ Time stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Intro 01:55 The maximum rent period 03:20 The statement of proposed rent 04:10 Ban on rental bidding 06:01 Ban on pre-tenancy rent payments and rent in advance 07:05 Section 13 rent increases explained 09:40 The latest on rent controls 10:27 Action points for landlords and letting agents ❗ DISCLAIMER: Information as of 21 January 2025. I make general comments on legal matters on this channel. This is not legal advice. The rules in the Renters’ Rights Bill are complex, and are subject to change. I may also get it wrong. You need to take your own advice for your specific circumstances, and do not rely on what’s on YouTube or in a blog. I exclude all liability arising from any losses arising directly or indirectly from actions you do or don't take after watching videos on the The Independent Landlord channel or reading blog posts on The Independent Landlord website. 🎬 Footage from the House of Commons has been reproduced from the UK parliament website in accordance with their standard licence: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons