Agency says Renter's Rights Act makes my contract invalid
I was due to move out at the end of July 2026, as per my contract. However the estate agents say the renter's rights act makes all contracts invalid, and all renters are now on a rolling contract with two month's notice.
The agency also said that because I was only getting in touch on the 1st July, that my notice would be served from my next rental date, the 29th July.
In short, they are demanding that I stay until the end of September 2026. Not what my original contract stated, and not what I can afford!
They sent me the information about the renter's rights act in May, however their email said 'no immediate action needs to be taken'. I didn't understand that it invalidated my contract.
I've tried to argue my case, but they are not moving, even though it seems quite unreasonable in my opinion. I have made a formal complaint through the agency website, and next week I'll try and contact someone more senior at the agency. There must be someone who can see this is unreasonable?
Legally, what are my options?