The Renters’ Rights Bill 2025 is one of the most significant shake-ups of the private rental sector in decades. While the Government’s aim is to strengthen tenant protections, many landlords are rightly concerned about how the reforms will affect their ability to recover rent arrears.
At Sinclair Taylor, we specialise in helping landlords and letting agents recover arrears and protect their investments. Here’s what the new Bill means – and how our services can safeguard your rental income.
What’s Changing Under the Renters’ Rights Bill?
The Bill introduces a number of headline reforms that directly impact arrears recovery:
- No more “no-fault” evictions – Section 21 will be abolished, meaning landlords must rely on specific grounds (like rent arrears) to regain possession.
- All tenancies become periodic – Fixed terms will be scrapped, removing the option to end a tenancy at term expiry, moving tenants onto ‘rolling’ contracts.
- New thresholds for arrears – Courts may require higher minimum arrears (e.g. three months instead of two) before granting possession.
- Tighter rules and oversight – Greater scrutiny of landlord compliance, plus mandatory registration and redress schemes.
For landlords, this means that recovering unpaid rent may take longer, involve more legal hurdles, and cost more in time and resources.
The Risk for Landlords
The reforms mean:
- Longer delays before you can evict a tenant who stops paying rent.
- More opportunities for tenants to dispute arrears and challenge your notices.
- A higher evidential burden – every rent ledger, communication, and notice must be accurate.
- Cashflow strain while you wait months for possession or payment.
In short: the risk of arrears is rising, while the tools to deal with them quickly are narrowing.
How Sinclair Taylor Protects You
We help landlords and letting agents take back control in three key ways:
1. Rent Arrears Collection
Our specialist debt recovery team works to recover unpaid rent fast and cost-effectively, often without the need for court action. We combine negotiation expertise with formal recovery processes to secure the best outcome – protecting your cashflow while saving you time and stress.
2. Tenant Referencing
Prevention is better than cure. With the new Bill making eviction harder, it has never been more important to get tenant referencing right. Our comprehensive checks help you screen out high-risk applicants and reduce the chances of arrears arising in the first place.
3. Trace Services
When tenants disappear leaving unpaid rent, our trace services use advanced data and investigation methods to locate former tenants quickly. Once traced, we can pursue arrears recovery on your behalf, giving you the best chance of recovering what you are owed.
4. Branded Communications & Credit Control
We act as an extension of your business by providing professional, branded communications with tenants on your behalf. Our white labelled credit control services streamline the process of chasing arrears, issuing reminders, and managing payment plans – helping you reduce overheads, free up valuable time, and keep your rental operation running smoothly.
Why Act Now?
The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to reshape the landlord–tenant landscape. Being proactive is the key:
- Tighten your tenant vetting processes now.
- Have a clear arrears collection strategy in place.
- Partner with specialists who can act swiftly if arrears occur.
At Sinclair Taylor, we understand the challenges landlords face under these reforms. Our tailored services provide landlords with the confidence that their rental income is protected – whatever changes the law brings.
