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Renters’ Rights Act Becomes Law Ending No-Fault Evictions in England

Key protections start from spring 2026 following a government rollout plan.

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The Renters' Reform Coalition held a day of action calling for the Renters Reform Bill to be brought into law back in March 2023. Image: Renters' Reform Coalition
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Overview

  • The bill received Royal Assent on October 27, 2025, with ministers calling it the most significant upgrade to tenant rights in a generation.
  • Section 21 evictions are abolished, all assured tenancies move to periodic contracts, renters can quit with two months’ notice, and landlords must use specified grounds to regain possession.
  • The Act extends the Decent Homes Standard and Awaab’s Law to private rentals, creates a binding Private Rented Sector Ombudsman, bans rental bidding wars, and limits upfront rent to one month with tighter rent‑increase rules.
  • Implementation will be phased from spring 2026, including a national landlord registration database and stronger local‑authority enforcement with reported civil penalties up to £40,000.
  • Campaign groups hail a generational win for roughly 11 million renters, while legal and industry voices warn of added compliance burdens and potential landlord exits that could tighten supply and push rents higher.