Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Renters' Rights Bill Aims to Reshape Rental Laws
A new law called the Renters' Rights Bill is coming that changes how renting works.
It will make it harder for landlords to kick tenants out without a good reason.
Instead of fixed-term leases, you'll have ongoing rentals.
Landlords can only raise rent once a year and can't have bidding wars.
Also, there will be a database of landlords and a service to help tenants with complaints.
Some landlords worry these changes might raise rents, but the government says it makes renting fairer and safer.
The Renters' Rights Bill aims to give tenants more security against unfair evictions and rent increases.
The bill abolishes 'no-fault' evictions, requiring landlords to provide a legal reason for eviction.
Fixed-term tenancies will be replaced with periodic tenancies, allowing tenants to stay until they choose to leave.
Bidding wars will be banned, and rent increases will be limited to once a year.
A new Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman service will be established.
- Who
- The bill affects both renters and landlords.
- What
- The Renters' Rights Bill aims to reform rental practices.
- When
- The bill is expected to become law in early 2026, with the government considering amendments after the summer recess.
- Where
- The legislation applies to the rental market.
- Why
- The bill aims to give tenants more security and freedom while establishing fairer practices in the rental sector.
Tenant Perspective
Landlord Perspective
Impact on Rental Costs
Tenant Perspective
More security and freedom from unfair evictions.
Landlord Perspective
Concerned the changes will lead to higher rents.
- Bill Stage
- Completed third reading in House of Lords
- Key Change
- Abolishment of 'no-fault' evictions
- Tenancy Type
- Fixed-term tenancies abolished; periodic tenancies implemented
- Rent Increase
- Limited to once a year
- Landlord Database
- Landlords to be listed with property details
- Ombudsman
- Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman established