UK Renters Rights Bill
With upcoming changes to tenancy laws, many landlords are reconsidering traditional letting models and weighing up their options. This is why at Valstays we offer Airbnb and Short let style management, providing full service property care, maximised income, and reduced legal exposure, all while you retain ownership and flexibility.
Here’s how the Renters Rights Bill actually affects landlords, and why working with a specialist short let management company can be a smart alternative:
Abolishment of Section 21 Evictions
New Rule: No more 'no fault' evictions.
Management Advantage: You’re not dealing with long term ‘tenants’. We fill your property with short to mid term stay ‘guests’ and handle all logistics, giving you full possession flexibility between bookings.
Tighter Rules for Property Possession
New Rule: Landlords must meet strict criteria to reclaim their property.
Management Advantage: You maintain ownership and access to your property, and with no long term tenants, repossession isn’t an issue. We manage access, keys, and usage.
Landlord Ombudsman Membership
New Rule: Compulsory for all landlords.
Management Advantage: As your appointed manager, we act as the guest facing operator. We manage all complaints, reviews, and communications, no ombudsman stress.
Shift to Periodic Tenancies
New Rule: Fixed term contracts phased out.
Management Advantage: No ASTs involved. You avoid tenancy rules altogether and instead benefit from short term rental returns, managed entirely by us.
Rent Challenge Rights for Tenants
New Rule: Tenants can dispute increases above market rent.
Management Advantage: With short lets, pricing is based on market demand. We optimise nightly rates and adjust seasonally, with no tribunals or challenges. On average our landlords earn 30% more than a traditional tenancy rate.
Mandatory Landlord Registration
New Rule: Landlords must register and demonstrate compliance.
Management Advantage: We handle all compliance and operational obligations, from safety checks to property listings. We keep you informed without burdening you.
Pets Must Be Reasonably Considered
New Rule: Landlords must consider pet requests.
Management Advantage: We set house rules with you. If no pets is your preference, we enforce it through our listing and screening process.
Legal Timeframes for Fixing Hazards
New Rule: Repairs must be made within defined time limits.
Management Advantage: Our team handles all maintenance issues, urgent and routine. Done promptly, protecting both your property and reputation.
Ban on Rental Bidding
New Rule: Landlords cannot accept rent above the listed rate.
Management Advantage: We use dynamic pricing tools to adjust nightly rates based on demand, legally and flexibly, helping you maximise income.
Decent Homes Standard Applied to PRS
New Rule: Landlords must meet higher quality standards.
Management Advantage: Short let and Airbnb guests expect a high standard. We ensure your property is maintained, presented, and cleaned to hotel-like standards year round.
Anti-Discrimination Protections for Tenants
New Rule: Cannot refuse tenants based on benefits or children.
Management Advantage: Guests are not tenants. Our booking system is neutral, automated, and governed by guest platform standards (e.g., Airbnb/T&C’s), reducing legal risk.
Expanded Enforcement Powers for Local Authorities
New Rule: Councils can penalise non compliance.
Management Advantage: Our operations are built around compliance, licensing, cleaning, guest behaviour, and record keeping are fully managed. We take the stress out of learning and keeping up to date with an ever changing list of rules and regulations.
Enhanced Rent Repayment Penalties
New Rule: Repeat non compliance could mean large rent repayments.
Management Advantage: You’re removed from tenant interactions and collections. All guest payments are processed through secure platforms and managed by us.
So Why Choose Airbnb and Short Let Management with Valstays?
You retain full ownership while we do the heavy lifting
No tenancy stress or legal exposure. Just guests, income, and simplicity
We handle everything from marketing to maintenance, reviews to regulations
Earn more through dynamic pricing and higher long term returns
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