Renters’ Rights Act 2025 - England

13 MAY 2026 12:25

As of the 1 May 2026, the private rental landscape in England has undergone significant changes as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has officially come into force.  

If you are a landlord with a rental property in England – perhaps a former home in Bristol, a student let in Liverpool, or an investment in London – the rules that you may be used to have now changed.

Here are some of the key changes which you will need to know to help you stay on the right side of the law.

• No-fault notices: Section 21(no-fault notices) are now a thing of the past. If your property is in England, you can no longer ask a tenant to leave without a specific, evidence-based reason.
  
  
• Goodbye Fixed Term and Shorthold Tenancies: All tenancies in England are now periodic (rolling) from day one. Tenants can no longer be locked into a 6 or 12-month contract.
  
  
• The 31 May Deadline: You have until the end of this month to provide your English tenants with the new Government Information Sheet. Failure to do so could lead to fines of up to £7,000.
  
  
• Bidding Wars are Illegal: A property can no longer be rented for more than the advertised price. Neither can more than 1 month’s rent be requested before the start of the tenancy.
  
  
• Pets are In: You cannot unreasonably refuse a request for a pet. If you do refuse, a valid reason must be provided to support this refusal.

These are only a handful of the changes the Renters Rights Act 2025 has brought about, and it may be appropriate for you to fully assess your position as a landlord with properties in England. Here at Gomer Williams, our Landlord and Property Dispute Resolution team are on hand to provide you with advice on how your position as a landlord owning a property in England has changed.

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 01554 755101 should you need our assistance.

Share this article