The Renters’ Rights Act 2025What Landlords And Tenants Need To Know.

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What Is The Renters’ Rights Act 2025?A Fairer, Safer, More Transparent Rental System.

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent in 2025 and is being introduced in phases, with the first phase taking effect in May 2026. It replaces the previous Renters’ Reform proposals.

Its core focus is to improve security for tenants while ensuring good landlords are supported and poor practices are removed from the sector.

Section 21

Abolition Of Section 21 (“No-Fault” Evictions)

Landlords can no longer evict without a valid legal reason. They must rely on strengthened Section 8 grounds, including rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, selling the property, or the landlord or family moving back in.

Periodic

All Tenancies Are Now Periodic

Fixed terms are replaced by rolling Assured Periodic Tenancies. Tenants can leave with two months’ notice, and landlords must use valid Section 8 grounds to regain possession.

Once A Year

Rent Increases Limited To Once Per Year

Increases must be served using a formal Section 13 notice (Form 4A). Tenants can challenge an increase at the First-tier Tribunal if the proposed rent exceeds market value.

Decent Homes

Stronger Rules On Property Standards

All rental properties must meet the Decent Homes Standard: free from serious hazards, with safe electrics, heating and insulation, and reasonable repair. Landlords who fail may face enforcement action.

Ombudsman

New Private Rented Sector Ombudsman

All private landlords are required to join a mandatory Ombudsman scheme as it is rolled out, giving tenants a route to resolve disputes without going straight to court.

Database

National Landlord Database

A new Private Rented Sector Database is being introduced to improve transparency and enforcement, helping councils identify repeat offenders while supporting compliant landlords.

Pets

Pets: A Default Right (With Conditions)

Tenants have a strengthened right to request a pet, and landlords may only refuse with a valid reason. Landlords are permitted to require pet insurance to cover potential damage.

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16 October 2026

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4 October 2026

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29 September 2026

We honestly couldn’t recommend Danny highly enough. We had to unexpectedly pull out of a property, and Danny went completely above and beyond to help us. He managed to get our holding deposit back for us, even though he absolutely didn’t have to, and we’re incredibly grateful. Danny was professional, understanding, helpful and genuinely kind throughout the whole process. It’s not often you come across someone who goes the extra mile when they have no obligation to do so, and it really showed us that he cares about his clients and doing the right thing. We’re extremely grateful for everything Danny did for us and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for an estate agent. An absolute credit to the profession!

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29 September 2026

Danny was super friendly and easy to communicate with throughout the viewing process and the next steps towards securing the property. He made all the admin really straightforward and was always helpful and responsive. Really appreciated how easy he made the whole process!

Katie Burke

23 September 2026

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9 September 2026

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9 September 2026

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9 September 2026

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9 September 2026

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Lauren

9 September 2026

Freddie at Element Properties was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. He showed us the property we immediately fell in love with and went above and beyond to help us secure it. He was incredibly responsive, answered every question promptly, and made the whole process feel smooth and reassuring. We’re so excited about our new home and hugely grateful for all his hard work.

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What Is The Renters’ Rights Act 2025?A Fairer, Safer, More Transparent Rental System.

Key Changes Every Landlord Must Know

Abolition Of Section 21 (“No-Fault” Evictions)

All Tenancies Are Now Periodic

Rent Increases Limited To Once Per Year

Stronger Rules On Property Standards

New Private Rented Sector Ombudsman

National Landlord Database

Pets: A Default Right (With Conditions)

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