The Renters' Rights Act 2025 formally enters force in England, ending Section 21 no-fault evictions for private tenants. This change removes the legal basis for landlords to evict tenants without cause.
Tenants now have the right to keep pets, with landlords required to reasonably consider such requests. Rent increases are limited to once per year, and tenants may challenge unfair hikes.
Landlords may only request up to one month’s rent upfront and cannot refuse tenants due to benefits receipt or family status. Rolling tenancies replace fixed contracts, allowing tenants to end agreements with two months’ notice.