Coming into force from 01 May 2026, the Renters Rights Act 2026 introduced significant changes to the regulation of tenancies within the private rented sector. Although these changes have no direct impact on the letting of dwellings as part of agreements let under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 or Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 (FBTs), there are implications for tenant farmers who have consent to sublet dwellings under the terms of their tenancy agreements.

The new rules will apply fully to such lettings, and it will be important for tenant farmers to understand their responsibilities and liabilities. To provide some guidance on this, TFA members can access an exclusive blog post on the TFA website setting out 10 considerations for farm tenants with sublet cottages or other dwellings…To continue reading this post, you need to be a member of the TFA. If you are already a TFA member, please click here.

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