What happens to assured shorthold tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act?

What happens to assured shorthold tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act? On 1 May 2026 every private assured shorthold tenancy in England automatically became an assured periodic tenancy. Fixed end dates stopped applying, and new assured shorthold tenancies can no longer be created. No. GOV.UK says the change happened automatically and you did not need to do anything for it to take effect. Existing written agreements do not have to be re-issued. No. Since 1 May 2026 a term making an assured tenancy a fixed term tenancy has no effect, so the tenancy carries on as a rolling tenancy with periods matching the rent periods. They can end an assured periodic tenancy by giving notice in writing, and you cannot ask for more than 2 months. For tenancies that started before 1 May 2026, the notice period in the agreement may still apply. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.