Renters' Rights Act 2025

Since May 1 2026, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 has given tenants new rights and introduces new rules for private landlords.

The reform aims to overhaul the private rented sector in England, giving tenants greater security and protection, while also giving landlords clearer grounds for regaining possession of their property.

It replaces fixed‑term tenancies with rolling tenancies, ends section 21 ‘no‑fault’ evictions, and introduces clearer rules on rent increases, discrimination and standards in rented homes.

Landlords

As a private landlord, you play an important role in delivering these reforms and will need to understand what they mean for you and your business.

They aim to create a clearer and more consistent rental system which will benefit you and your tenants.

New rules include:

• Section 21 'no fault' evictions have been abolished
• rent increases are now limited to once per year
• discrimination against renters who have children or receive benefits is now illegal
• for tenancies on or after 1 May 2026, you need to provide your tenants with certain information about their tenancy in writing.

Read the Government guidance in full to see how it will affect you (opens in new tab)

Tenants

As a private tenant, the Renters' Right Act aims to give you more security and protection from eviction.

The new rules mean:

• more security in your home as landlords must have a valid legal reason to evict you
• rolling tenancies, instead of fixed-term, so you can stay in your home long-term
• a limit on rent increases and a right to challenge them
• a fairer access to renting
• greater chance to keep a pet.

Read the Government's summary of the changes to help you understand how the new rules may affect your current tenancy. (opens in new tab)

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