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Turning legislation into practice: Renters’ Rights Act decoded

Renters’ Rights is bringing the most significant letting reforms in a generation. In this first session of our two-part series, we bring you two industry experts to cut through the complexity and give you clarity.

David Smith, one of the UK’s most influential property lawyers, will breakdown the key legal changes.

  • Covering everything from the end of no-fault evictions to the rules around marketing, pets and discrimination.
  • David will highlight the clauses with the biggest practical impact and explain how they are likely to be enforced.

Theresa Wallace, Head of Compliance at Savills, will then share an industry perspective on how one of the UK’s largest estate agencies is preparing.

  • Theresa will reveal the practical steps Savills are taking to educate their staff.
  • Provide recommendations on handling customer queries—helping you benchmark and strengthen your own approach.

This one-hour webinar is your opportunity to gain advice from the top voices in law and industry, ensuring you’re ready to face the Renters’ Rights Act with confidence. Additionally, there will time for a live Q&A at the end of the session so make sure to join with ensure your questions ready.

🔔Don’t forget to also click here to sign up for the second webinar in this series, “Closing the Deal: Leveraging the Renters’ Rights Act to Secure Full Management.”🔔

About the speakers:

David Smith is one of the UK’s leading property lawyers, recognised for his expertise in landlord and tenant law. With experience from the Supreme Court to advising government and industry bodies, he offers unrivalled insight to help agents and landlords prepare for new legislation

Theresa Wallace, Head of Compliance at Savills, brings over 20 years’ lettings experience, having led departments across the South and served on both the Savills Lettings Board and ARLA’s Divisional Council. She also co-founded The Lettings Industry Council (TLIC), championing collaboration and higher standards across the sector.

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16th September 2025 - 10:00AM-11:00AM