Know exactly where your London tenancy stands.
Ten questions. Three minutes. A weighted readiness score against the changes scheduled for 1 May 2026.
No account. No charge. The checker is a planning aid, not legal advice — but it is a faster way to see which of your certificates, clauses and processes actually need attention before Phase 1 commences.
- 1
Do you currently use Section 21 (“no-fault”) notices in your tenancy process?
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 abolishes Section 21 at Phase 1 commencement (scheduled 1 May 2026).
- 2
Have you reviewed your AST template for RRA 2025 rolling-periodic clause compatibility?
Existing ASTs auto-convert to assured periodic tenancies at Phase 1 (scheduled 1 May 2026).
- 3
Do your rent-review clauses comply with the proposed 12-month notice + CPI-cap structure?
Rent increases under RRA 2025 are proposed to run once per year via Form 4A with a CPI-linked cap.
- 4
Is your property’s EPC rating C or above?
The HCLG consultation proposes a minimum EPC C for new tenancies from 2028 (proposed, consultation phase).
- 5
Is your EICR certificate within 5 years of issue?
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require a valid EICR every 5 years.
- 6
Is your Gas Safety certificate current (annual)?
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 require an annual CP12 check before each tenancy renewal.
- 7
Do you hold tenant deposits in an approved TDS scheme (DPS/MyDeposits/TDS)?
Housing Act 2004 requires every deposit to be protected in one of the three approved schemes within 30 days.
- 8
Do you have a written process for handling RRA Ombudsman complaints (mandatory from Phase 2)?
RRA 2025 Phase 2 introduces a mandatory landlord ombudsman scheme (scheduled, not yet in force).
- 9
Have you reviewed your pet-request handling policy (RRA creates “reasonable consent” duty)?
RRA 2025 introduces a duty not to unreasonably refuse a tenant’s request to keep a pet (scheduled 1 May 2026).
- 10
Do you have a Section 8 ground-8 evidence trail ready (rent arrears)?
Post-Section-21, ground 8 (two months’ arrears) becomes the principal possession route; evidence is load-bearing.
Answer all 10 to see your readiness band.
Scoring bands
What your score means
Score ≥ 40
Ready — low risk
Your tenancy operation looks broadly aligned with the changes scheduled for 1 May 2026. Keep your certificate cycle under review.
Score 20 – 39
Exposed — urgent review
Several gaps are present and the window before Phase 1 is narrow. A focused compliance review is the right next step.
Score < 20
High risk — consider managed
Hard to defend if tested after 1 May 2026. A managed service or guaranteed-rent structure may be the faster route to compliance.
Questions, answered
About this checker
What does the RRA 2025 Readiness Checker actually measure?
Ten questions across Section 21 exposure, AST template compatibility, rent-review structure, EPC rating, EICR and Gas Safety currency, deposit scheme protection, ombudsman process, pet-request policy, and Section 8 ground-8 evidence. Each answer is weighted and totalled to place you in one of three readiness bands. The checker is a planning aid, not legal advice.
How long does it take to complete?
About three minutes. There are ten Yes / No / Not sure questions; no email is required to see your score. If you want the detailed owner pack emailed to you afterwards, you can enter your email at the results stage.
Why 1 May 2026?
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 Phase 1 is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2026. From that date, existing assured shorthold tenancies auto-convert to assured periodic tenancies, Section 21 ends, and rent-increase procedure changes. The checker benchmarks your operation against those scheduled changes.
Next step
Prefer a human walk-through?
Twenty minutes on the phone. We’ll walk your specific flat against Phase 1 scheduled for 1 May 2026, and sketch either a managed or guaranteed-rent route if it suits.
Planning aid only. Not legal advice. Consult a qualified solicitor for tenancy matters.