The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is the biggest shake-up for landlords for many years.  It is designed to rebalance the power towards tenants and incurs major changes to landlords,  no matter how large or small their portfolio is.

The key changes include:

• No more fixed-term agreements as default
• Section 21 evictions will be abolished
• More control ad regulations for rent increases
• New tenant’s rights
• Greater focus on transparency and professional compliance
• Stronger enforcement and duties.

Many of the changes will take effect from 1st May 2026 with further regulatory changes planned to take place over the next few years.

So, what does this mean for landlords?

• Landlords must review and revise standard documentation and processes to reflect periodic tenancies.
• Reduces their ability to screen tenants and tighter control over rent increases
• New notices and procedures are required for rent changes, possessions and tenant requests.  This may result in additional tribunal challenges to rent increases.
• Record-keeping increases — landlords will need to engage with the upcoming PRS database.
• Potentially slower repossession due to tribunal and court workloads.
• Landlords face financial penalties for breaches and may need professional advice on compliance.

Full details of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 can be found here.

In line with other Acts of Law, it is important that all landlords are aware of and comply with current legislation.

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