An overview of the act and what these changes really mean.
Read our full overview of the key changes and what they mean here.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has now received Royal Assent, marking one of the most significant shifts in landlord and tenant law in recent years. Designed to modernise the rental sector and strengthen tenant protections, the Act introduces sweeping reforms that will affect landlords, letting agents and tenants across England.
Among the most notable changes are:
- The abolition of fixed-term tenancies, moving most agreements to periodic tenancies.
- The end of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, replacing them with a more structured and fairer process.
- New compliance obligations for landlords and agents, aiming to raise standards and increase accountability.
- Additional protections for tenants, improving security, rights and transparency in the rental market.
These reforms represent a significant legal shift, and it is essential for all parties involved in the private rented sector to understand how the new rules will operate in practice.
Read our full overview of the key changes and what they mean here.
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