Landlord group has voiced concern over the newly enacted Renters’ Rights Act, describing it as “anti-tenant rather than pro-tenant.”

While welcoming the law’s swift implementation for bringing clarity to both landlords and tenants, the organisation warns that the legislation contains serious flaws and may lead to unintended consequences. It argues that the student rental sector will be disproportionately affected, especially due to the removal of fixed-term tenancies.

A spokesperson for the group, says: “Although we are pleased the long wait is over. We continue to believe this legislation is flawed and will actually prove to be anti-tenant, not pro-tenant as has been claimed.”

According to the association, the government’s approach imposes excessive complexity on a sector that, in their view, has long operated smoothly. They contend that the changes address a problem that doesn’t exist in the student rental market.

The Renters’ Rights Act transitions all fixed-term tenancies to periodic arrangements—a move the group argues could destabilise the student rental market. The group warns that without fixed end dates, landlords may face extended void periods if students leave early, potentially leading to financial strain and forcing some providers to exit the sector or restructure their operations.

The association cautions that student renters could be the ones most affected if private landlords withdraw from the market, leaving only high-cost, purpose-built student accommodation. Currently, 23% of student beds in England—including London—are priced above the maximum Maintenance Loan.

With the Renters’ Rights Act now law, the group is urging the government to release a clear implementation timeline, arguing that landlords—especially those in the student sector—need adequate time to adapt to the reforms.