Renters’ Rights Bill

By Sarah Oakley

The Renters’ Rights Bill, which received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, will help to ensure a fairer system for the c. 11 million* private renters in England.**.

In recent years the practice of landlords serving a Section 21 ‘no fault’ eviction notice has left thousands of renters forced to find alternative accommodation or in some cases facing the threat of homelessness. Initially introduced to Parliament in September 2024 and debated at length before receiving assent, the Act provides for the abolition of the Section 21 notice therefore removing that threat. This will enable a fairer system for private renters when it comes to raising queries with their landlord, such as the need for repairs, without fear of losing the tenancy as a result. In addition, tenants will have increased rights to request to keep a pet at the property and the Landlord will not be able to refuse that request unreasonably.

The Act introduces the provision of a Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman who will be required to bring a quick and fair resolution to any complaints raised about the landlord and it will be illegal for the landlord to discriminate against potential tenants with children or who may be on benefits. Properties must be rented at the published rate and landlords will not be able to accept offers above that rate therefore preventing rates being pushed up in a ‘bidding war’. Although the Act is now law, the dates on which these changes will come into force are yet to be announced.

Please note each tenancy agreement should be individually checked. For more information about Landlord and Tenant rights whether you are a landlord or private renter please contact Sarah Oakley in the Dispute Resolution department at Sampson Coward. For all commercial rental needs contact Sarah Secker in our Commercial Department.

*source Gov. website   **Housing law being a devolved matter

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 Sarah Oakley