The implementation dates for the Renters’ Rights Act and what it will mean for both landlords and tenants was top of the agenda at an industry-focused event in Leicester.

Held at Leicester’s Great Hall in St Martins House Conference Centre, it was the second organised by Sheldon Bosley Knight’s lettings team designed to give landlords updated information on current issues within the private rental sector (PRS).

Topics discussed in presentations included an update on the dates for the Renters’ Rights Act’s (RRA) implementation, finances, rent guarantee and referencing and taxation.

However, it was without doubt, the RRA and the finer points within it, which landlords and investors were keen to understand and hear about.

Sheldon Bosley Knight’s lettings director, Rebecca Dean, said: “The evening was a great success as we took our knowledge and expertise to the Great Hall in St Martins House Conference Centre in Leicester city centre.

“We got to meet with, and speak to, lots of our current landlords as well as presenting on important topics which included an update on the lettings market, landlords’ taxation, financial services, the importance of quality referencing and rent guarantee and of course the much talked about Renters Rights Act.

“With an implementation date of phase one of the Act now confirmed as May 1, 2026, we were keen to update our landlords on the reforms and give them assurances on how we are going to support them through the changes.

“We have received some superb feedback and we will be committing to putting on more events for our landlords during 2026 and expect they will just as insightful, informative and successful.”