Renters Rights Act 2025

The Renters Righs Act 2025 was brought into effect in May 2026. It includes new protections for tenants, including:

• No more “fault-free” (s.21) evictions.
• Set notice periods for evictions, depending on the reason
• All Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreements automatically become continuous tenancies. (No more renewing every year.)
• Set notice period for increase in rent, with ability for tenants to challenge increases not in line with market rates
• Greater powers for local authorities to take enforcement action

• Shelter - Overview of main changes
• Guide to the Renters’ Rights Act
• Information for Tenants
• Information for Landlords

Page last updated: 2026-09-10T12:18:03+01:00