The Renters’ Rights Bill has officially become law. Following agreement by both Houses of Parliament, it received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, and is now the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

This significant piece of legislation brings major reforms to the private rented sector, strengthening the rights of tenants while placing new obligations on landlords. Although the Act is now in force, the Government will confirm the timetable for implementation in due course.

Key changes under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025

End of fixed-term tenancies: All new tenancies will now be periodic, meaning tenants can remain in their homes indefinitely and can end the tenancy with two months’ notice.

Abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions:
Landlords can no longer serve a Section 21 notice to regain possession without reason. They must now rely on specific legal grounds, such as rent arrears or antisocial behaviour, and must provide at least four months’ notice.
Rent arrears threshold increased:
A Section 8 notice for rent arrears can now only be served when a tenant owes three months’ rent, up from the previous two.
New protections against discrimination and unfair rent increases:
Landlords can no longer discriminate against tenants with children or those receiving benefits. The Act also introduces tighter controls on rent increases to promote long-term stability.

These reforms make it more difficult to evict tenants without valid grounds, creating greater security for the 11 million people in the UK who rent their homes.

Listen to our podcast: The Housing Act & 2025 Renters Bill Explained with Phil Moir & Kat Moody.

Earlier this year, our Dispute Resolution team explored this very topic in an episode of our podcast, Legally Sound with Richard Reed.

🎧 In this episode, we cover:

Grounds for eviction – Section 8 vs. Section 21 and recent updates
The possession process for landlords
Common mistakes landlords make – and how to avoid them
The impact of the 2025 Renters’ Bill and what landlords need to know
Why legal advice is crucial for landlords navigating possession cases

You can listen to the full episode here: Legally Sound: The Renters’ (Reform) Bill and Possession Proceedings

Our Dispute Resolution team advises both landlords and tenants on their rights and obligations under the new legislation, helping to resolve disputes efficiently and fairly.

For advice on how the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 could affect you, contact our Dispute Resolution team on 0191 567 0465 or email [email protected]

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