Renters' Rights Act
Why a corporate lease with WeLeaseHouses is a different proposition entirely.
What Is the Renters' Rights Act?
The Renters' Rights Act represents the most significant reform of the private rented sector in England for a generation. Key changes include the abolition of Section 21 no-fault evictions, the introduction of periodic tenancies as the default, strengthened tenant rights, and new obligations on landlords letting to individual tenants under Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs).
For many landlords, these changes mean greater uncertainty, more complex compliance requirements, and reduced control over their properties when letting on standard APT terms to individual tenants.
A Corporate Lease, Not an APT
When you lease your property through WeLeaseHouses, you are not entering into an Assured Periodic Tenancy with an individual. You are granting a contractual corporate lease to a limited company for a fixed term of up to five years.
This is a business-to-business arrangement. Your tenant is WeLeaseHouses or an approved partner — never a private individual or household. The legal framework governing your relationship is that of a commercial lease agreement, not the residential APT regime that the Renters' Rights Act establishes.
In Plain Terms
The Renters' Rights Act regulates the relationship between landlords and individual tenants on assured periodic tenancies (APTs). It does not govern the relationship between a landlord and a corporate tenant on a contractual lease. That is the distinction — and it is why our model exists.
APT Letting vs. Corporate Lease
| Feature | Standard APT | Corporate Lease with Us |
|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | Renters' Rights Act (APT) | Contractual / commercial lease |
| Partner | Individual tenant(s) | WeLeaseHouses or an approved partner |
| Renters' Rights Act | Applies in full | Does not apply |
| Section 21 evictions | Abolished | Not relevant — fixed corporate term |
| Tenancy length | Rolling periodic (default) | Fixed 2, 3 or 5 year term |
| Rent guarantee | No — tenant may default | Yes — we pay for the full term |
| Management burden | Landlord or agent | Entirely ours |
| Regulatory compliance | Landlord's ongoing obligation | Our obligation during the lease |
What This Means for You as a Landlord
Fixed-Term Certainty
Your lease runs for the agreed term — up to five years. There is no rolling periodic tenancy and no unexpected tenant departure under new eviction rules.
One Professional Partner
You deal with WeLeaseHouses throughout — one point of contact whether we or a partner company is named on the lease. No tenant turnover, no referencing disputes, no deposit scheme complications on your side.
Contractual Clarity
Rights and obligations are set out clearly in the corporate lease agreement, drafted for a business tenancy rather than a consumer APT.
We Absorb the Risk
Any subletting, occupation, or use of the property during our lease is our responsibility. Your rent is fixed regardless.
Legal Partners
We work with qualified property solicitors to ensure every corporate lease is properly structured and documented. We recommend all landlords obtain independent legal advice before signing any agreement.
Our legal partners specialise in residential property law, corporate tenancies, and the implications of the Renters' Rights Act for landlords considering alternative leasing models.
Important Notice
This page provides general information about our leasing model and its relationship to the Renters' Rights Act. It does not constitute legal advice. Property law is complex and circumstances vary. We strongly recommend that you seek independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor before entering into any lease agreement.
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