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Renters' Rights Act overview

Get an overview of how the Renters' Rights Act will reform the private rented sector in England.

Course summary

The Renters' Rights Act introduces major reforms to private renting from May 2026, including the end of section 21 notices and new possession grounds for assured tenants.

This course covers the changes introduced by the Renters' Rights Act and the implications for tenants, landlords and the housing sector.

You'll learn about the abolition of section 21 notices, new grounds for possession and new housing standards for the private rented sector.

Who can join this free webinar

This webinar is available free to eligible organisations only.

Funded by the UK Government's Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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Course information

Level: Introductory (Level 3)

Live webinar

  • Available for: Individuals, groups
  • Duration: Half day

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

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Individual bookings

DateDuration and timeDelivery and locationCost
Eligibility and discounts		Book
Booking guidance
Friday 20 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Tuesday 24 February 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 25 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Tuesday 03 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 04 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 05 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Tuesday 10 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 11 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 12 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 12 March 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Friday 13 March 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Tuesday 17 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 18 March 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 19 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 25 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 26 March 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Friday 27 March 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 01 April 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 09 April 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Tuesday 14 April 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 16 April 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Friday 17 April 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 23 April 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Monday 27 April 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 29 April 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked

What this course covers

Face-to-face and webinar training includes:

  • an overview of the Act and its implementation

  • abolition of assured shorthold tenancies and section 21 notices

  • grounds for possession and notice periods

  • new duties for landlords, civil penalties and criminal offences

  • local authority enforcement

  • changes affecting rent increases, deposits and rent in advance

  • anti-discrimination measures and the pets provision

  • the Private Rented Sector Database and landlord redress scheme

  • changes to homelessness legislation

  • housing conditions changes, including the Decent Homes Standard and hazards in private sector housing

What you’ll learn

At the end of this training, you’ll:

  • understand the changes introduced by the Renters' Rights Act

  • be aware of the implications for the housing sector

Who this training is for

You might provide advice on housing and related topics in England or work for a local authority in housing or homelessness.

You'll find it helpful if you already have some understanding of landlord and tenant law.

This webinar is available free to eligible organisations only. If you're not eligible for this course, you can book onto our Renters' Rights Act: overview and impact course.

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