Renters’ Rights Act – All You Need To Know
14/11/2025
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will come into force on 1 May 2026. The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has published guidance and an implementation Roadmap setting out three phases:
1. 1st May 2026 – tenancy reform measures, including:
– Periodic tenancies
– Section 21 abolished
– Cap on rent in advance
– Anti-discrimination measures
– Ban on rental bidding
– Annual rent increases via section 13 notices
– Tenant’s rights to request a pet
2. Introduction of the Landlord Ombudsman requirements and the rollout of the new PRS Database from late 2026.
3. Implementation of the Decent Homes Standard and Awaab’s Law (timing to be confirmed, with consultation expected in either 2035 or 2037).
