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# Renters' Rights Act – The Tenancy

- [How often can rent be increased under the Renters' Rights Act?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-how-often-can-rent-be-increased-under-the-renters%C3%B5-rights-act)
- [What is the appropriate length for a tenancy agreement created before May 2026?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-what-is-the-appropriate-length-for-a-tenancy-agreement-created-before-may-2026)
- [Do I need to update existing agreements with new break clauses?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-do-i-need-to-update-existing-agreements-with-new-break-clauses)
- [Do I need to update current fixed-term agreements to rolling contracts?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-do-i-need-to-update-current-fixed-term-agreements-to-rolling-contracts)
- [What notice do I give if I do not wish to offer a new tenancy?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-what-notice-do-i-give-if-i-do-not-wish-to-offer-a-new-tenancy)
- [What can a landlord do to minimise any potential negative impacts?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-what-can-a-landlord-do-to-minimise-any-potential-negative-impacts)
- [Do I need to change a tenancy agreement signed now (e.g. starting in January)?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-do-i-need-to-change-a-tenancy-agreement-signed-now-eg-starting-in-january)
- [Where can I find a compliant tenancy agreement template under the new law?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-where-can-i-find-a-compliant-tenancy-agreement-template-under-the-new-law)
- [Do landlords need to serve a new contract to existing tenants?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-do-landlords-need-to-serve-a-new-contract-to-existing-tenants)
- [Can a tenant be evicted for challenging or refusing a rent increase?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-can-a-tenant-be-evicted-for-challenging-or-refusing-a-rent-increase)
- [Will tenants still be obligated to keep the property in good order (e.g. heating to prevent mould)?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-will-tenants-still-be-obligated-to-keep-the-property-in-good-order-eg-heating-to-prevent-mould)
- [How does the Renters' Rights Act distinguish between the purposes and legal thresholds of Ground 7A and Ground 14?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-how-does-the-renters%C3%B5-rights-act-distinguish-between-the-purposes-and-legal-thresholds-of-ground-7a-and-ground-14)
- [Can rent be increased to any amount the landlord chooses?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-can-rent-be-increased-to-any-amount-the-landlord-chooses)
- [When will government template tenancy agreements be available?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-when-will-government-template-tenancy-agreements-be-available)
- [Can a tenant who does not pay rent be evicted? How long will it take to evict a tenant?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-can-a-tenant-who-does-not-pay-rent-be-evicted-how-long-will-it-take-to-evict-a-tenant)
- [What happens if a proposed rent increase is considered unfair or excessive?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-what-happens-if-a-proposed-rent-increase-is-considered-unfair-or-excessive)

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