Property agent software application supplier Reapit has actually introduced Renters’ Rights Act tools with an across the country training program to help agents get ready for the reforms entering force on 1 Might 2026.
The updates and brand-new training programme are developed to offer companies clearness, consistency and self-confidence through this duration of modification.
Steve Richmond, Reapit’s general supervisor for UKI, said: “The Occupants’ Rights Act is a defining minute for lettings in England, representing the greatest change in thirty years.
“At a time when clarity matters more than ever, representatives need confidence that the tech and data they count on is total, consistent and backed by real industry experience.”
Assistance for Assured Periodic Tenancies
The relocation far from fixed-term occupancies is among the most significant modifications in the Occupants’ Rights Act.
Reapit now provides agents the capability to handle Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs) throughout their life process.
Steps that no longer apply, such as agreement renewal settlements, are instantly gotten rid of, avoiding the consistent risk of following out-of-date procedures during a period of market flux.
Agents can likewise update large groups of existing occupancies to APTs in a single action, which conserves significant time and helps firms seamlessly adjust to the new occupancy type.
Clear and centralised end of tenancy and notification management
From 1 May, tenants on APTs will be able to give proprietors 2 months’ notification at any time, while proprietors will require a Section 8 notification to end an occupancy.
The software company has actually upgraded its ‘observe management’ area so representatives can record and track who notified, when it was gotten, the proposed and final end date of an occupancy, the reason for the notice, published files, and a log of any necessary court presence– in one location.
This eliminates the requirement to search across e-mails, spreadsheets or notes and ensures teams can see the complete photo of an ending occupancy at a glance.
Notification details into customisable letter design templates, which means teams just go into info as soon as and can use it across the platform.
Accurate management of new and existing leas
The Renters’ Rights Act restricts accepting bidding above the advertised rent and requires Area 13 notices for lease boosts.
Users are alerted if the rent entered when setting up the occupancy is greater than the home’s marketed rent. This helps prevent destructive non-compliance with brand-new rent bidding guidelines.
Review tools also enable representatives to easily track when a tenant’s rent is due for review, and store equivalent leas using matching reports or the ‘insights pro’ combination with Homesearch.
By offering this info upfront to occupants, they will be less most likely to delay any reasonable rent boost by challenging it at a tribunal.
Agents can track deadlines, strategy future lease reviews and complete the process in one place. This assists groups stay organised and ensures representatives understand when to advise proprietors that rent modifications are required.
Support for managing major dangers
Reapit has actually introduced new options to flag, track and report on serious risks through the platform’s existing works orders and power reports.
Groups can utilize the platf0rm to tape problems, monitor follow-up actions and set and manage due dates, so that major risks are investigated and dealt with within the timeframes required by law.
This will support agents throughout the UK when Awaab’s Law is executed in Scotland in October and later on in England after assessment.
Training to assist agents shift quickly
Along with platform updates, the company’s in-person and online training programmes have actually been expanded to assist groups master the brand-new tech quickly.
Weekly live online sessions are offered to consumers, which break down the brand-new functions to offer representatives chances to ask questions to the company’s training group.
There are likewise in-person events across England where representatives can ask concerns and get hands-on assistance.