The Renters' Rights Act 2025 is the biggest change to England's private rented sector in almost 40 years.

From 1 May 2026, there are complex new rules at every stage of a tenancy, with significant penalties for landlords who get it wrong. This book shows you how to get it right.

Written by Suzanne Smith, a hands-on portfolio landlord who is also a former corporate solicitor, The Good Landlord Handbook is a practical guide to letting and managing rental property in England under the Renters' Rights Act.

Covering single lets, HMOs and high rent tenancies, it takes you through each stage of a tenancy, combining clear, actionable guidance on compliance with real-world advice on handling the tricky issues that every landlord faces.

What's inside

The book is structured around the lifecycle of a tenancy, with the Renters' Rights Act woven into every chapter.

This book doesn't just tell you what the rules are. It explains what the new regime means in practice, and how to provide a genuinely good service for tenants at every stage of a tenancy.

With over 100 footnotes for those who want to dig deeper, plus extensive appendices covering legislation, civil penalties, implementation timelines and further resources, this is a book you'll keep coming back to.

Whether you're an experienced landlord, just starting out, a letting agent, or other property professional, this is the practical handbook you need.