Selling under the Renters' Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act fundamentally changes how and when landlords should sell. The biggest shift is: once you signal an intention to sell using Ground 1A, you lose flexibility. If the sale stalls or falls through, you may be left with an empty property you cannot legally re-let for a prolonged period. In this article, we set out a practical, compliant framework for selling under the new rules, starting with the safest option first: try to sell while the tenant is still in place.