The new regime to replace ASTs will be introduced from 1 May
2026 and charities should consider the implications now.
Charities with current tenants occupying on Assured Shorthold
Tenancies (ASTs) or which may grant new ASTs in the near future
need to be aware that the legal regime for ASTs is set to change
from 1 May 2026 under the new Renters Rights Act 2025.
The changes in law will end the current AST regime and replace
it with a revamped “assured tenancies” regime as the
default tenancy regime for the private rented sector.
Highlights of the new regime include:
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There will be no more fixed term tenancies. All tenancies will
be rolling monthly tenancies, which will continue until terminated
by a valid notice.
