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Renters’ Rights Act 2025

Landlord software built for the post-AST rental lifecycle

Apex Heritage is designed around England residential tenancy workflows, with compliance records, document controls, issue handling, rent records, and guided tenancy steps in one place.

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Designed for changing tenancy workflows

Apex Heritage supports Assured Periodic Tenancy drafting workflows, mandatory review steps, property records, tenant invitations, and document sharing so landlords can manage the new operating model with less manual tracking.

Keep legal complexity behind clear actions

The product uses plain-language prompts, compliance status, and guided stepper flows so landlords can focus on the next action: renew a certificate, share a document, review a tenancy record, or progress a move-out task.

Human review stays part of the workflow

AI-assisted drafting and compliance summaries are designed to support landlords, not replace professional judgement. Drafts and legislative summaries stay behind review gates before they affect customer-facing workflows.

What Apex Heritage helps you manage

  • Assured Periodic Tenancy draft support
  • Mandatory human review before draft use
  • Compliance certificate and document tracking
  • Issue reporting and response records
  • Move-in and move-out guided workflows
  • Property-first audit trail for key actions

Common questions

What is the Renters’ Rights Act 2025?

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 is a significant reform of England's private rented sector. Its key changes include: the permanent abolition of section 21 no-fault evictions; the replacement of Assured Shorthold Tenancies (fixed-term and periodic) with Assured Periodic Tenancies; strengthened tenant rights including the right to request a pet; and new landlord obligations around property conditions under Awaab's Law.

Has section 21 been abolished in England?

Yes. Section 21 no-fault evictions are permanently abolished for all England tenancies. Landlords can no longer serve a section 21 notice to regain possession without a specific reason. All possession proceedings must now use a statutory ground under the Housing Act 1988 (as amended), such as rent arrears, landlord wishing to sell, or landlord moving in.

What replaced Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs)?

All new tenancies in England since 1 May 2026 are Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs). There are no more fixed terms — tenancies run from month to month (or the agreed rent period) indefinitely. Existing fixed-term ASTs that started before 1 May 2026 transition automatically once the fixed term ends.

When did the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 come into effect?

The abolition of section 21 and the new Assured Periodic Tenancy framework came into force for England on 1 May 2026. All new tenancies signed on or after that date are Assured Periodic Tenancies.

What documents do landlords need under the new tenancy regime?

Landlords must provide tenants with: a written statement of tenancy terms (required by law for Assured Periodic Tenancies), a valid EPC rated E or above, the current Gas Safety certificate, a copy of the EICR (if applicable), the government How to Rent guide, and deposit protection information where a deposit is held.