Ground 4A & Transitional Rules Under The Renters’ Rights Act (Video)

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will significantly change how possession works in the student accommodation sector. For purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) providers, understanding Ground 4A — and how it applies during the transition period — is essential. In this video, our housing law specialists explain how existing student tenancies will be treated, what happens when Section 21 is abolished, and how landlords can still recover possession in line with the academic year.

What we cover:

1. How existing student tenancies convert into assured periodic tenancies from May 2026
2. What Ground 4A is and how it enables possession aligned with the academic cycle
3. How the transitional rules modify Ground 4A for PBSA providers