What the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 Changes for Landlords
If you own rental property in England let on an AST, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has already changed your position. Section 21 is gone. Fixed terms are gone. You cannot increase rent the way you used to. And you cannot know with certainty when you will get your property back. That is the reality for AST landlords. If your property is on a corporate lease with Total Housing Solutions, none of that applies to you.
Section 21 is Gone
No-fault evictions no longer exist. Want your property back? You now need to prove grounds under Section 8 in tribunal. The burden of proof is yours — and the process is longer, costlier, and less certain than anything that came before it.
No More Fixed Terms
All AST tenancies become periodic from day one. Rolling, open-ended. You no longer have a date when you know you are getting your property back. Planning around occupancy just became structurally harder.
Rent Controls
One increase per year, via prescribed notice only. Tenants can challenge it at tribunal. You lose the flexibility to manage income against rising costs — and the process now favours the tenant.
Why Corporate Leases Are Not Affected
The Renters’ Rights Act applies specifically to Assured Shorthold Tenancies where the tenant is an individual. When you lease your property to Total Housing Solutions, the tenant on the lease is Total Housing Group Ltd — a registered company. The Housing Act 1988 does not apply to corporate tenancies. Neither does the Renters’ Rights Act. There is no AST. The Act cannot touch your agreement.
- Fixed term of 3 to 5 years, written in the contract
- Rent paid every month regardless of occupancy
- Exit on agreed contractual terms — no tribunal, no Housing Act
- Section 21 not applicable — the concept does not exist in a corporate lease
- Rent controls do not apply — rent is agreed for the full lease term
The Three Agreement Structures
Partner
We introduce your property to a vetted housing provider or corporate occupier. You manage the ongoing relationship. Best for landlords who want better-quality occupiers but want to stay hands-on.
Managed
We source the provider and manage the ongoing landlord-provider relationship. Monthly reporting to you. Best for portfolio landlords who want passive income without being day-to-day involved.
Guaranteed
We take the corporate lease directly. Guaranteed rent paid to you every month for 3 to 5 years. Zero voids. Zero management. Zero calls. Best for landlords who want their portfolio to run without them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Renters’ Rights Act apply to corporate leases?
No. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 applies only to Assured Shorthold Tenancies. A corporate lease has no AST — the tenant on the lease is a company, not an individual. The Housing Act 1988, on which the Renters’ Rights Act builds, does not apply to corporate tenancies. Your lease is governed by contract law.
Do I lose ownership of my property?
No. A corporate lease is not a sale. You retain full ownership throughout. Your name remains on the Land Registry. We lease the property from you — we do not buy it.
How long does a corporate lease last?
3 to 5 years, agreed and written into the contract at the start. The fixed term is contractually binding on both sides.
Is the rent truly guaranteed?
Under the Guaranteed structure, the rent is fixed and paid every month regardless of occupancy. This is possible because our housing provider partners are funded by local authorities, housing benefit, and government care packages — not by tenants who may fall into arrears.
What happens at the end of the lease?
The lease ends on the agreed date. You can renew, agree new terms, or take the property back. All exit options are written into the original agreement.
Important: Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Take independent legal advice from a solicitor before entering any lease agreement.
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