The Renters' Rights Act 2025

Tue 28 October 2025

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and is set to be most significant overhaul of England’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) in over 30 years. Intended to enhance tenant protections and update rental practices, the Act introduces various changes that will affect both new and existing tenancies.

 10 Key Provisions of the Renters’ Rights Act

1. Abolition of Section 21 “No-Fault” Evictions Landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants without a valid reason. Possession can be sought under the expanded Section 8 grounds.
2. End of Fixed-Term Tenancies All new and existing tenancies will convert to periodic tenancies. These tenancies will continue, indefinitely, unless terminated by the tenant or landlord.
3. Tenant Notice Provisions Tenants will be able to end their tenancy at any time with two months’ notice.
4. Changes to Rent Increase Process Landlords must service a prescribed notice to change the rent, and tenants will have a mechanism to challenge increases.
5. Ban on Rental Bidding Landlords will be prohibited from encouraging or accepting higher rents than advertised.
6. Pets Tenants will have a legal right to request permission to keep pets and landlords cannot refuse without justification.
7. Private Rented Sector Database & Landlord Ombudsman The introduction of a new Ombudsman scheme will allow landlords and tenants to resolve disputes as an alternative to court proceedings. Landlords will also be required to register themselves and their properties on a new property database.
8. Decent Homes Standard & Awaab’s Law There will be standards for all rental properties to meet in terms of repairs, health, and safety.
9. Ban on Rental Discrimination Landlords will be prohibited from discriminating against tenants based on having children or receiving benefits.
10.  New Enforcement Powers Local Authorities are to enforce the new regulations and will be able to issue penalties for non-compliance.

Timescale

There is no clear timeframe for the Renters Rights’ Act legislation coming into force, although the anticipation is the majority of the key changes will be implemented from early 2026.

RH & RW Clutton is here to help you prepare for the changes the Renters' Rights Bill will bring. Contact Sam Benson MARLA in our Lettings Department for further information.

This article is intended as a guide only and does not constitute legal advice. Find out more about the Renters' Rights Bill. 

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