Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has received Royal Assent
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, marking a significant milestone in housing law reform. As experts in property and landlord-tenant law, Attwaters has been following all the legal developments closely.
Renters’ Rights Act becomes law
Considered the most noteworthy reform to the private rented sector since the Housing Act 1988, the Renters’ Rights Act emerged as an attempt to make the sector fairer for tenants, while protecting landlords’ rights.
First introduced to Parliament in September 2024, the Act has now finally completed its legislative journey and become law.
What is changing?
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 includes several major developments for tenants and landlords:
- It ends “no-fault” evictions by abolishing Section 21 notices;
- It limits rent rises to one per year, and gives tenants the right to challenge unfair increases;
- It gives tenants new rights, including the right to request to keep a pet (landlords cannot refuse consent unreasonably);
- It creates a new national landlord register to strengthen enforcement and accountability across the private rented sector.
What the Act means for tenants
For tenants, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 offers a greater sense of security. The end of “no-fault” evictions, plus limits on rent increases reduce the likelihood tenants will have to move out through random chance or by not being able to meet rising costs.
Animal-loving renters will benefit from the right to request pets, though this must still be approved by the landlord. Finally, enforcing new housing standards will result in additional pressure on landlord to ensure compliance.
How will landlords be affected?
Landlords will no longer be able to use Section 21 notices to evict tenants and instead will be required to rely upon a legal ground to regain possession of their properties. In addition, the new national register will protect compliant landlords by weeding out those who fail to meet basic standards.
Meeting all the new compliance rules will require effort on the part of landlords. There is certainly a pressure to do so, as landlords will risk facing financial penalties for breaches.
How Attwaters can help
At Attwaters, we can assist landlords and tenants in understanding the full implications of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Whatever your situation, our expert Dispute Resolution team provides clear, high-quality legal advice to help you navigate the new private rented landscape. Give us a ring on 0203 871 0110 or email disputeresolution@attwaters.co.uk.
