Renters’ Rights Act 2025

The Renters’ Rights Act brings major changes for renters and landlords.

The Act gives Local Authorities new powers from 27 December 2025, including:

  • powers to enter business premises
  • powers to seize documents
  • using more data for enforcement
  • Housing Standards Officers won't need to give the landlord notice before inspecting a property

See more on the Renters' Right Act 2025 investigatory powers on GOV.UK

From 1 May 2026, the Act will:

  • abolish Section 21 eviction notices (no fault evictions)
  • change existing fixed term tenancies to periodic rolling tenancies
  • limit rent increases to once a year which must be fair and proportionate – tenants will have a right to appeal increases

In 2026 and 2027, more changes will include:

  • a national property database where landlords will need to register their properties
  • stronger protections for renters, including the right to request pets, and safeguards against unfair refusals
  • updated possession rules under Section 8 – landlords can still regain homes for genuine reasons
  • more enforcement powers and duties for local authorities to tackle poor or unsafe housing

Find more information about the Renters’ Rights Act on GOV.UK