Renters' Rights Act

The Renters' Rights Act received royal assent on 27 October 2025 and the Government has announced 1 May 2026 as its planned implementation date for the first phase of the Act's tenancy reforms for the private rented sector.

This is a hugely significant piece of legislation for landlords and tenants alike, giving greater rights and protections to people renting their homes, including the proposed abolition of Section 21 "no fault evictions", reforming grounds for possession, the right for tenants to request permission to keep a pet, and the introduction of a Private Rented Sector Database and landlord redress scheme. 

We have brought together useful information in an easy to digest format, and we'll continue to update this page with various insights from us on the impact of the Act and what steps you should be taking to prepare.

If you have any bespoke queries, please do not hesitate to contact our expert team.