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A landlord’s guide · England
Renting laws have changed.
Your income doesn't have to.
The move to periodic tenancies changes how renters can leave. Here is what that means for notice, rent and the gap between tenancies — and where a fixed-income arrangement fits.
THE CHANGE, IN PLAIN ENGLISH
Periodic means no fixed end date.
This guide covers England. The government’s current overview says most existing assured shorthold tenancies became assured periodic tenancies on 1 May 2026.
A renter can end an assured periodic tenancy by giving two months’ written notice. It must end on a rent due date or the day before; renter and landlord can mutually agree a shorter notice period. The renter must continue paying rent during their notice.
That notice is not the same thing as rent being guaranteed until a replacement moves in. After the tenancy ends, the property may need cleaning, work, marketing and viewings before another renter begins. Timing depends on the home, market and individual circumstances — there is no single “typical” void that applies to every London property.
The reform does not erase rent due under the tenancy, guarantee a void, or remove the landlord’s legal duties. Check the official guidance and take independent legal advice for your circumstances.
Government guidance checked 14 October 2026: Renters’ Rights Act: overview for tenants.
COMPARE THE MECHANISM
When a tenancy ends, what pays you?
A useful comparison separates the renter’s obligations from the income arrangement you choose as a property owner.
| Consideration | Periodic tenancy managed by an agent | CHX fixed-income agreement |
|---|---|---|
| Paid months | Rent is due under the tenancy while it is in force. Actual collection depends on the renter paying; the agent’s role and service depend on its contract. | CHX pays the agreed amount on the dates and terms in your offer. It is not reduced by ordinary vacancy or renter arrears. |
| Notice and re-letting | Two months’ written notice applies in the usual case under the government guidance. Once the renter leaves, time to prepare and re-let may affect receipts. | Ordinary vacancy and re-letting are not used to reduce the agreed owner payment during the covered term, subject to the agreement. Check activation dates, exclusions and exit terms. |
| Renter arrears | Rent owed by the renter can be late or unpaid. Collection support, escalation and any cover vary by agent and contract. | Owner payments are not reduced by ordinary renter arrears. |
| Fees and costs | Management or letting charges depend on the provider and service. Compare the written fee schedule and what is included. | Your personalised offer may include a fee. Repairs, insurance, licences and compliance remain owner costs. Compare net income after costs and fee. |
| Repairs and decisions | Responsibilities and spending authority vary by management instruction. The owner remains responsible for statutory obligations. | You retain repair decisions and choose contractors. Necessary costs remain yours; emergency or overdue work may be handled under the agreement. |
The meaningful question: what amount is payable, on which dates, after which fees and owner costs, and under what conditions? Read the offer and agreement together.
See what your property could be offeredHOW THE CHX PROCESS WORKS
Offer first. Payment after handover.
“Instant” describes the offer process — not a promise that cleared money is in every bank account the same day.
Review what you are agreeing
Check the proposed payment, any fee, term, owner obligations, conditions, start date and exit provisions before you accept.
Complete checks and handover
Acceptance, onboarding and property checks come before handover sign-off triggers the first payment. An unpaid activation period may apply; bank receipt times vary.
Consider independent legal, tax or property advice where appropriate.
THREE QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING
Rights, rent and risk.
General information, not legal advice. For a specific tenancy, check current guidance and get advice for your situation.
What changed for existing tenancies in England on 1 May 2026?
Most existing assured shorthold tenancies became assured periodic tenancies on 1 May 2026. A tenant must give two months’ written notice, ending on a rent due date or the day before, and must keep paying rent during the notice period. A shorter notice period can be agreed mutually. The Act does not guarantee a property will re-let without a gap or remove rent obligations.
Does a tenant’s notice mean I stop receiving rent immediately?
No. A tenant remains responsible for rent during their notice period. Under the government guidance, two months’ written notice must end on a rent due date or the day before, unless a shorter period is mutually agreed. Once a tenancy ends, any gap before a new renter moves in can still affect your rental receipts.
How does a CHX agreement relate to renters’ rights?
A CHX commercial agreement is between CHX and the property owner. It does not remove a renter’s legal rights or the owner’s repair, licensing, insurance or compliance duties. Under the agreement, CHX pays the agreed amount on its payment dates rather than tying it to ordinary vacancy or renter arrears.
YOUR PROPERTY. YOUR TERMS.
Know the number before you decide.
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