For landlords, especially those in the student accommodation market, this new landscape brings uncertainty. The Act changes how tenancies work, limits certain rent practices, and increases compliance demands. But with Clever Student Lets Ltd managing your property, you can stay confident and fully protected.
The Renters’ Rights Act ends fixed-term Assured Shorthold Tenancies, replacing them with open-ended, periodic tenancies. While this change aims to provide renters with more flexibility, it also disrupts the academic rental cycle that student landlords depend on.
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) will have limited grounds for possession to prepare for each new academic year — but one- and two-bedroom student flats are excluded, leaving many landlords unsure how to manage turnover.
Add to this the new restrictions on taking rent upfront (a common practice for international students or those without UK guarantors), and it’s clear that running student lets independently will now require careful legal and operational management.
Recent research from Rightmove found that:
Only 43% of landlords understand the Act and feel ready for it.
1 in 3 are considering selling up.
Nearly two-thirds feel unsupported by government policy.
That uncertainty is exactly why landlords need a trusted, compliant, and proactive agent — one who knows how to navigate these changes and keep properties fully occupied with reliable tenants.
At Clever Student Lets, we’ve spent years managing properties exclusively within the student market, and we’re already preparing for every change this Act brings. Our expertise means:
Full compliance, zero hassle: We handle every new legal requirement — from tenancy structure to possession grounds — ensuring you stay fully compliant.
Secure student demand: Our deep university links and established marketing reach guarantee a steady flow of vetted tenants.
Clear financial planning: We’ll adjust rent schedules and tenancy structures to maintain predictable cashflow despite new periodic tenancy rules.
Protection against risk: Our management systems, deposit handling, and maintenance procedures meet the highest standards of professionalism and accountability.
Where individual landlords face uncertainty, our systems and scale keep your investment secure, compliant, and profitable.
Industry leaders — including the NRLA and property management experts — are calling for a six-month transition period to give landlords time to adapt. But the reality is, those who prepare early will have the smoothest path forward.
By partnering with Clever Student Lets Ltd, you gain that head start. We’re not waiting for the government to clarify every fine detail — we’re acting now, updating tenancy models, communication systems, and documentation to protect landlords from day one of implementation.
The Renters’ Rights Act brings the biggest change in a generation. For many landlords, it feels daunting. For our clients, it’s simply the next stage in an evolving market — one we’re fully ready to manage.
We’ll handle the complexity, so you can focus on what matters: a stable, profitable, and secure investment.