Tenant’s Rights Change summary
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces a range of measures designed to enhance security, fairness, and living standards for tenants. This summary outlines the principal changes and how they may affect you as a current or prospective tenant renting in the private sector.
Full guides to the Renters Right Act can be found by following the links below:
Guide to the Renters’ Rights Act - GOV.UK
Renters Rights Act: private tenants - Shelter England
Changes to Private Renting - GOV.UK
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Before 1 May 2026 |
From 1 May 2026 |
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You can be given a section 21 eviction notice for no reason. |
Your landlord will need a legal reason to evict you with a section 8 notice. |
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There are no limits on rent in advance |
Your landlord can only ask for 1 month's rent in advance. |
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Your landlord might pressure you to agree to a rent increase at any time. |
Your landlord can only put the rent up once a year. They must give at least 2 months' notice. |
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You might have a fixed term tenancy which makes it hard to leave early. |
You will have a periodic tenancy which makes it easier to leave by giving notice. |
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You can often give 1 month's notice to end a periodic AST. |
You will need to give at least 2 months' notice to end a periodic assured tenancy. |
| Your landlord can refuse permission for you to have a pet. They do not need a reason. |
You will have the right to ask your landlord for permission to keep a pet. Your landlord will only be able to say no if they have a good reason. |