Understanding the Renters' Rights Act

Understand how the Renters’ Rights Act affects private renting and access clear information prepared for landlords and tenants.

What You Need to Know

A clear overview of the main changes and answers to commonly asked questions.

Information for Landlords

Understand how the changes affect tenancy management, rent procedures, property standards and landlord responsibilities.

Information for Tenants

Learn more about your rights, protections and how the changes may affect your tenancy.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What happened to Section 21 “no-fault” evictions?

Section 21 “no-fault” evictions were abolished for the new tenancy system introduced on 1 May 2026. A landlord must use an appropriate legal possession ground if they need to regain possession of a property.

Rent can generally be increased no more than once within a 12-month period. The landlord must follow the required formal process and provide the tenant with at least two months’ notice.

Yes. A tenant can request to keep a pet, and the landlord must consider the request individually and cannot refuse it unreasonably.

Assured tenancies generally operate as periodic tenancies rather than having a fixed end date. Tenants can end the tenancy by providing the required written notice.

The latest official information is available through GOV.UK. Tenants can also access the official Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet through the Clarity Housing tenant page.

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