What the Renters' Rights Act means for deposit protection
Since 1st May 2026, all residential tenancies automatically became Assured Periodic Tenancies, rolling indefinitely with no fixed end date, and Section 21 is now gone. Most of the conversation has focused on possession rights and what happens if you need a tenant to leave. While the rules around deposits haven’t changed, the Renters’ Rights Act could still shape how things play out, especially if there’s a dispute.
