Renters' Rights Act 2025
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 makes major changes to renting a privately owned property in England. It gives tenants stronger rights and introduces new responsibilities for landlords.
One of the biggest changes is that Section 21 'no fault' evictions have been abolished. This means landlords can no longer evict tenants without a valid reason and reply on one of the legal possession grounds:
- landlords can only evict tenants using a specific, legally valid reason, otherwise known as a ‘possession ground’
- new possession grounds have been introduced, including where a landlord intends to sell the property, or move themselves or a close family member into the property
- the changes have also made it easier to evict tenants who commit anti-social behaviour
Another key change is that fixed term or assured shorthold tenancies have been banned:
- most new and existing tenancies in the private rented sector have become assured periodic tenancies, or ‘rolling tenancies’
- this means renters are able to stay in their property until they end the tenancy, or until a landlord serves a valid notice to end it and obtains a court possession order.
Other key changes include:
- Rent increases are limited to once per year and must follow the legal process
- Rental bidding and rent in advance have been banned
- Discrimination against renters who have children or receive benefits is illegal
- Tenants must be given written information about the terms of their tenancy
- Landlords must consider tenant requests to rent with a pet
More changes will be introduced in phases over the next few years, including a national landlord database called ‘Register your rental property’ and a requirement for landlords to join an approved complaints and redress scheme called the ‘Private Rented Sector Database’.
If you are a landlord or letting agent, it is important to keep up to date with these changes through training and by reviewing the latest guidance and legislation.
The government has provided comprehensive guidance for landlords with which you should continue to familiarise yourself. You can also sign up for alerts so you’re notified when any new guidance is published.
Government Housing Hub
The Housing Hub is a government website that brings together the latest information on renting in England. Whether you're a landlord, letting agent or tenant, you can find up-to-date guidance on your rights, responsibilities and upcoming changes under the Renters' Rights Act.
Some changes are already in force, while others will be introduced in stages. This page will be updated as further provisions come into effect.'
Other useful information
- Being a landlord and renting out a room
- DASH Services for landlords
- Private renting – guidance for tenants
- Shelter
Last updated 18 August 2026