The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 completed its passage in Parliament on Wednesday 22 October 2025 and received Royal Assent on Monday 27 October 2025. As of November 2025, a number of the measures in the Act have not come into force. The government has published a timeline outlining plans for implementation.
See more here: Renters' Rights Act 2025: Implementation roadmap - GOV.UK
Key reforms landlords should prepare for
| Area | Current Law | Proposed Change |
|---|---|---|
| Evictions | Section 21 & Section 8 | Section 21 abolished; new possession grounds |
| Tenancies | Fixed-term ASTs | Periodic tenancies only |
| Rent increases | Any time (by agreement) | Once per year, 2 months’ notice, challengeable |
| Pets | No right | Tenants can request; cannot unreasonably refuse |
| Discrimination | Equality Act only | Extends to benefits & children |
| Property standards | HHSRS | Decent Homes Standard applied |
| Hazard response | Best practice | Awaab’s Law deadlines |
| Registration | None | National landlord database (PRS portal) |
| Redress | Voluntary schemes | Mandatory ombudsman membership |
Preparation tips:
- Keep abreast of Government updates.
- Review your tenancy templates.
- Budget for potential new compliance duties.
- Join an accredited landlord association or local forum.
