What is the Renters’ Right Act 2025?
The Renters’ Right Act 2025 will bring into place significant reforms to the private rental sector.
What does the Renters’ Right Act change?
The biggest changes are:
- there will no longer be fixed term assured shorthold tenancies and
- there will be no ability to serve Section 21 notices, currently known as no-fault notices.
The legislation surrounding rent increases has been tightened up and there will be the creation of a landlords database and an Ombudsman to handle landlord/tenant disputes.
A further significant change is the phasing in of the Decent Home Standard and Awaab’s Law which is going to be applied to the private sector in relation to disrepair and safe housing standards.
What will happen if I do not comply with the Renters’ Right Act 2025
Failure to adhere to the new legislation will attract significant fines for landlords along with a bar on being able to serve notices seeking possession.
When does the Renters’ Right Act 2025 take effect?
The changes as they relate to the private rental sector take effect on 1 May 2026 and therefore the last date on which a landlord could serve a no-fault notice would be 30 April 2026. The last day that a landlord could rely on a notice served prior to 1 May 2026 would be 31 July 2026. After that landlords will not be able to rely on pre Renters’ Rights Act notices.
How can Bridge McFarland help?
Bridge McFarland have a team of legal experts who can assist landlords by reviewing current tenancies and advising on what options are available to obtain possession of properties. We are also able to provide guidance as to the new regime going forward.
To speak to a solicitor regarding the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 or for advice about your rights and obligations as a landlord, call 0800 987 8800 or fill in our contact form.
We advise clients across Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire on a wide range of residential and commercial property matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, tenancy agreements and possession proceedings.
About the Author: This article was prepared by Samantha Jones at Bridge McFarland LLP. It is for information purposes only and not intended to be taken as legal advice or acted upon. If you are seeking legal advice, please contact our team of solicitors, call 0800 987 8800 or fill in our contact form.
