Why this guide matters
Coming into effect on 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act introduces significant changes to how rental tenancies start, operate, and end. In a broad sense, the Act favours renters, who will enjoy more protected rights and greater housing security within the private rental sector.
For landlords, the Act doesn’t remove control; however, it does change how control is exercised and the steps that landlords will have to take to reclaim possession of their properties. Processes are becoming more structured, and moving forward, landlords will have to manage their properties with an increased emphasis on documentation, evidence, and fair and timely decision-making.
Understanding these changes allows landlords in London to:
- Avoid confusion and legal missteps when the Act takes effect.
- Make more informed decisions about their property strategy.
- Reduce the risk of compliance issues or legal exposure.
Our guide is clear, jargon-free, and focuses on the practical aspects of the Renters’ Rights Act that will affect the day-to-day management of your properties.
Why this guide matters
- What replacing Section 21 means for landlords
- How mandatory periodic tenancies will work in practice
- Yearly rent increases explained
- Managing disputes under new legislation
- Understanding market rent and pricing changes
- Practical steps landlords can take to protect themselves
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An overview of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025: The key facts
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces sweeping changes to England’s private rental sector. In a nutshell, it aims to reshape rental agreements and landlord obligations, rebalancing the dynamics between landlords and renters in favour of the latter.
Key changes for London landlords:
- Section 21 “no-fault” evictions will be abolished, meaning landlords must rely on specific legal grounds under Section 8 to regain possession.
- Fixed-term tenancies will be replaced by open-ended periodic tenancies.
- Rent increases will be limited to once a year, must be in line with market rates, and may be challenged by tenants.
- Landlords will not be allowed to accept higher offers than advertised to end rental bidding wars.
- The establishment of a new landlord database and ombudsman for dispute resolution.
While the Act also covers other measures, for example renters’ right to request pets and raising property standards, the changes above represent the most pressing operational and legal shifts that will affect London landlords.
