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Renting is changing - advice for landlords

Landlords get on top of the renting changes, Read the guidance at gov.uk/rentingischanging
Read the guidance at gov.uk/rentingischanging

'No faut evictions' are ending and other changes are coming to private rented housing.

Government reforms in England are bringing in new rights and responsibilities for landlords, letting agents and tenants through the Renters’ Rights Act.

It is introducing a new tenancy system, including an end to Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, alongside measures to end rental bidding, rental discrimination and rent in advance.

The first phase of reforms will be introduced on 1 May 2026 with other measures, such as the Private Rented Sector Database and Private Rented Sector Ombudsman, introduced in later phases.

You will need to understand what these changes mean for you and your business to comply with the law and providing tenants with a safe, affordable and decent home.

To help you complete the checklist below

Summary of the changes

  • Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions will be abolished. Landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants without a specific, legally valid reason.
  • Fixed term assured tenancies will be banned. Tenancies will roll over until either party chooses to end it. Renters will be able to end a tenancy at any point by giving two months’ notice. Landlords will be able to end a tenancy by using a specific, legally defined reason, known as a ‘possession ground’.
  • Tenants will benefit from a 12-month protected period at the beginning of a tenancy during which landlords will not be able to evict them to move in or sell the property.
  • It will be illegal for landlords to discriminate against prospective renters who have children or receive benefits – helping to ensure everyone is treated fairly when looking for a place to live.
  • Landlords will be prevented from asking for, encouraging, or accepting bids above the advertised rent price, which will put an end to rental bidding wars.
  • Landlords will be able to request a maximum of one month’s rent upfront.
  • Rent increases will be legally limited to once per year

Further information

As a landlord you will need to get on top of these important changes. Take a look at the government websites and read the leaflets below

gov.uk/rentingischanging

gov.uk/government/publications/renters-rights-act-2025-implementation-roadmap