The Renters' Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, providing the legislative framework for the most significant reform of private renting in England since the Housing Act 1988. Key provisions include the abolition of Section 21 no-fault evictions, the end of fixed-term tenancies, and the introduction of a PRS database and landlord ombudsman.
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025. This is the most far-reaching reform of the private rented sector since the Housing Act 1988.
The Act will be implemented in phases, with Section 21 abolition and the new tenancy regime taking effect on 1 May 2026. The PRS database and landlord ombudsman will follow from late 2026. Awaab's Law and the Decent Homes Standard will be extended to the private sector in a third phase.
Action required
No immediate action. The Act's provisions will be brought into force in phases, with the first major changes taking effect on 1 May 2026. Begin reviewing your tenancy agreements and possession procedures in preparation.
Effective
Phased. Phase 1 from 1 May 2026
Who this affects
All private landlords in England with assured shorthold tenancies
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