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[The Renters' Rights Act - General](https://support.guildofletting.com/the-renters-rights-act-general) # The Renters' Rights Act - General ## Miscellaneous - [Is it still possible to have a short let or fixed term?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-is-it-still-possible-to-have-a-short-let-or-fixed-term) - [Will the Act affect the Rent-a-Room scheme?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-will-the-act-affect-the-rent-a-room-scheme) - [Is there support available for private landlords regarding the new Act?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-is-there-support-available-for-private-landlords-regarding-the-new-act) - [Will Section 21 rights be lost for existing tenancies as well as new ones?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-will-section-21-rights-be-lost-for-existing-tenancies-as-well-as-new-ones) - [How do I provide evidence of market rent if a tenant challenges an increase?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-how-do-i-provide-evidence-of-market-rent-if-a-tenant-challenges-an-increase) - [Can I still ask for rent in advance?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-can-i-still-ask-for-rent-in-advance) - [How and when can I increase rent for a sitting tenant?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-how-and-when-can-i-increase-rent-for-a-sitting-tenant) - [How will the new Act affect Rent-to-Rent (R2R) agreements?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-how-will-the-new-act-affect-rent-to-rent-r2r-agreements) - [When is the latest date I can issue a Section 21 notice?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-when-is-the-latest-date-i-can-issue-a-section-21-notice) - [When can a landlord give notice under the new Act?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-when-can-a-landlord-give-notice-under-the-new-act) - [Do I need to refund rent paid upfront prior to 1st May 2026?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-do-i-need-to-refund-rent-paid-upfront-prior-to-1st-may-2026) - [Do I have to replace an older bathroom/kitchen if the tenant is happy with it?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-do-i-have-to-replace-an-older-bathroomkitchen-if-the-tenant-is-happy-with-it) - [Will the 'How to Rent' guide still be required?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-will-the-how-to-rent-guide-still-be-required) - [When will Awabb's Law be introduced?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-when-will-awabbs-law-be-introduced) - [Can I renew my AST in May 2026?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-can-i-renew-my-ast-in-may-2026) - [How do I move existing tenants to the new rolling tenancy?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-how-do-i-move-existing-tenants-to-the-new-rolling-tenancy) - [Can I get possession to carry out a refurbishment?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-can-i-get-possession-to-carry-out-a-refurbishment) - [How long does a Section 8 possession claim take to go through court?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-how-long-does-a-section-8-possession-claim-take-to-go-through-court) - [Will converted periodic tenancies have a minimum 12-month term?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-will-converted-periodic-tenancies-have-a-minimum-12-month-term) - [What do I do if a tenant in an HMO is causing issues for other tenants?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-what-do-i-do-if-a-tenant-in-an-hmo-is-causing-issues-for-other-tenants) - [Can agents be fined as well as landlords for non-compliance?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-can-agents-be-fined-as-well-as-landlords-for-non-compliance) - [Can I increase rent by email or written letter?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-can-i-increase-rent-by-email-or-written-letter) - [How do I handle a tenant that refuses to pay rent under the new rules?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-how-do-i-handle-a-tenant-that-refuses-to-pay-rent-under-the-new-rules) - [If one joint tenant gives notice, does it end the tenancy for everyone?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-if-one-joint-tenant-gives-notice-does-it-end-the-tenancy-for-everyone) - [Can a tenant give notice immediately after starting a tenancy?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-can-a-tenant-give-notice-immediately-after-starting-a-tenancy) - [Do the changes apply in Wales?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-do-the-changes-apply-in-wales) See less ▼ ## Selling Properties - [What is the procedure if I want to sell my rental property?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-what-is-the-procedure-if-i-want-to-sell-my-rental-property) - [Is a short let allowed after giving notice to sell?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-is-a-short-let-allowed-after-giving-notice-to-sell) - [How does the rent increase process change under the Act?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-how-does-the-rent-increase-process-change-under-the-act) - [What if the tenant refuses to leave after notice has been served to sell?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-what-if-the-tenant-refuses-to-leave-after-notice-has-been-served-to-sell) - [What advice is there for older landlords who cannot deal with the new regulations?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-what-advice-is-there-for-older-landlords-who-cannot-deal-with-the-new-regulations) - [Can a tenant be asked to leave because a landlord wishes to sell the property?](https://support.guildofletting.com/renters-rights-act/the-renters-rights-act-can-a-tenant-be-asked-to-leave-because-a-landlord-wishes-to-sell-the-property) See less ▼ - 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