The Renters' Rights Act is a divisive issue among landlords, according to a Q3 2026 Landlord Sentiment Survey conducted by Property118. The survey, which ran from 1 to 8 October 2026 and included 1,472 completed responses, found that landlords' views on repealing the Act depend heavily on their future plans.
Among landlords who anticipate leaving the rental sector completely within the next three years, 39.9% identified repealing the Act as the most important incentive to consider buying again. In contrast, only 14.0% of landlords who plan to buy more rental properties ranked repeal as their primary incentive, with nearly half (49.5%) ranking it last among four options.
The survey also highlighted practical concerns related to the Act. Difficulty removing tenants who do not pay or cause damage was cited by 59.8% of landlords as a reason to sell. Additionally, 53.4% cited selective and additional licensing and council enforcement as a reason to sell. These concerns were more prevalent among landlords planning to exit the sector and those who ranked repealing the Act as their top priority.