The Renters' Rights Act is the most significant set of changes to the private rented sector in over 30 years.
The majority of the legislation will not come into force until 1 May 2026. From that date, the Act will:
- abolish Section 21
- change the notice periods and grounds available for Section 8 notices
- change the type of tenancy a landlord can offer
- ban rent in advance before the tenancy is signed
- only allow rent increases once per year via a Section 13 notice
- change how properties can be advertised
- significantly strengthen local authority enforcement powers
The rest of the of the Renters' Rights Act, including a private rented database, Housing Ombudsman, the Decent Homes Standard and reforms introduced to the social rented sector, will follow at a later date.
View more information on the Renters' Right Act 2025 on the GOV.UK website.