Text for Terms & Conditions
T's & C's: Vacant Possession & Renters’ Rights Act 2026
- Change date
- 15/04/2026
- Word count
- 131
- Deployment measure
- 7/10
Rationale
Since the Renters’ Rights Act 2026 (effective May 1, 2026) eliminates "no-fault" evictions and moves all tenancies to a periodic model, the risk of a seller failing to provide vacant possession) has increased significantly. This suggested wording seeks to limit your liability and manage client expectations:
You agree that we are not responsible for verifying or guaranteeing vacant possession on completion. Following the Renters’ Rights Act 2026, the abolition of section
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