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# Renters' Rights Act – Timeline

- [Is it confirmed that Section 21 is still active until May 1st 2026?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-is-it-confirmed-that-section-21-is-still-active-until-may-1st-2026)
- [When do Local Authority investigatory powers begin?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-when-do-local-authority-investigatory-powers-begin)
- [What are the implementation phases of the Renters' Rights Act?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-what-are-the-implementation-phases-of-the-renters-rights-act)
- [When will the modified Section 8 rules and templates be released?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-when-will-the-modified-section-8-rules-and-templates-be-released)
- [Will the new Section 8 grounds apply to older tenancies (e.g. pre-1997) where Section 21 did not apply?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-will-the-new-section-8-grounds-apply-to-older-tenancies-eg-pre-1997-where-section-21-did-not-apply)
- [Will the Renters' Rights Act affect the commercial property industry?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-will-the-renters-rights-act-affect-the-commercial-property-industry)
- [How will the Act affect landlords financially?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-how-will-the-act-affect-landlords-financially)

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