The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) comes into force on 1 May 2026 bringing with it a new tenancy regime that abolishes s21 notices and fixed terms and introduces lengthier security and rights for tenants.
With less than two weeks to prepare, this webinar provides lawyers with the essential guidance needed to advise clients effectively and manage risk at this critical stage.
Focusing on practical strategy, risk management, and actionable advice for lawyers advising landlords and tenants the course will explore the transitional issues, highlight common pitfalls, and outline the key steps lawyers must take before the law bites.
Lawyers advising landlords, tenants, or property managers who need to adapt advice and processes before the RRA comes into force.
Intermediate – some previous knowledge or awareness required
- Understand the key practical implications of the RRA ahead of the first phase commencement on 1 May 2026
- Identify transitional risks affecting tenancies, notices and possession claims
- Advise landlords and tenants on preparing for the new tenancy framework
- Recognise the legal and practical issues affecting student lets
- Anticipate likely early disputes arising under the new regime
- Understand risk and compliance considerations for practitioners during transition
Prepare clients and documents now: ensure all notices and tenancy agreements and related documentation are compliant before the new tenancy regime starts under the RRA on 1 May 2026
Focus on transitional risks: review existing tenancies, including student lets, and anticipate issues arising from notices or claims spanning the old and new law
Adapt strategy for landlords and tenants: possession advice and tenant defences require evidence-based, strategic planning, not reliance on no-fault notices
This live webinar contains a 45-minute presentation from Gina Peters and a 15-minute Q&A session where you can ask any questions you'd like. You can download your own copy of the presentation and resources to refer to during and after the live webinar.
You will be able to actively listen to the course and ask questions to the speaker.
This live webinar provides you with 1 hour of learning.
Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon completion of this course.
The live webinar begins at 10:00am
Join us for a 60-minute LIVE webinar with Gina Peters. The ticket price includes:
- 45-minutes of topical content
- 15-minute interactive Q&A
- Comprehensive lecture notes
- CPD certificate
Of course! Once you select the live webinar, you will have the option to select the number of tickets you want to purchase, then you can follow the instructions on the screen. Once your payment has been processed, you will then be asked to assign the tickets to those attending. Each delegate will then receive an email with instructions on how to finalise their booking.
Simply get in touch with info@formediagroup.co.uk to request an invoice, you will need to let us know which live webinar you are booking and how many attendees you need to book.
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About the speaker
Gina Peters
Education and Experience:
- Exeter University - Law Degree LLB
- Chester Law School - Law Society Finals
- Trained with Townsends now Thrings
- Commercial litigator for 6 years.
- Team leader at Dutton Gregory LLP from November 2001, specialising in residential housing law. Partner from 2017.
Gina leads a well-trained team that handles all forms of claims for possession but also supports and advises the lettings industry through their agent advice line. Gina reviews tenancy documents and terms of business and works on the more challenging cases.
Gina speaks to Landlord Associations, Letting Agents, and delivers quarterly lettings industry update webinars for the DG Agent Zone.
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