Housing law: terminating an Assured Periodic Tenancy in England
Housing law is changing. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) gained Royal Assent on 27 October 2025. With effect from 1 May 2026:
- It will not be possible to set up a new Assured Shorthold Tenancy
- all existing Assured Shorthold Tenancies will automatically convert to Assured Periodic Tenancies
- it will not be possible to serve a ‘no-fault’ section 21 notice to terminate a housing tenancy
Except where otherwise indicated, this guide deals with the law as it will be from 1 May 2026. Members wanting to know more about the upcoming changes should contact CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.
For more information about the terminating a housing tenancy before 1 May 2026 see our business guide: https://www.nfuonline.com/member-resources/housing-law-terminating-an-assured-shorthold-tenancy-in-england/
This business guide explains how landlords can terminate an Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT) and regain possession of a private rented property in England.
The information set out in this business guide explains the position regarding APTs only. It is therefore important to determine what tenancy you have in place. If you are unsure, please contact NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458 for further advice.
Please note that the information in this business guide applies to properties let in England only.
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