The Tenant Fees Act 2019 The much talked about Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June 2019; it applies to any new tenancies and renewals of existing tenancies entered into after that date. From June 2020, it will apply to all tenancies (including those predating the Act). In essence, the Act limits the payments that a landlord can charge in connection with a residential tenancy and is part of a wider drive to deliver a fairer and more affordable private rental sector.