From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will give tenants new rights and introduce new rules for private landlords in England. This information sheet explains how the new rules may affect your current tenancy and what protections you can expect under the updated legislation.
Who do these changes apply to?
These changes only affect you if you are a tenant in the private rented sector with an assured or assured shorthold tenancy. If you live in social housing or you are a lodger, the new rules will not usually apply to you. The rules have been introduced by law, which means your landlord cannot put anything into a tenancy agreement to change or disapply them.
Key things to know
The new rules apply to your tenancy automatically, even if your landlord does not update your tenancy agreement. If you do not have a written tenancy agreement or any written record of the tenancy’s terms, then your landlord must provide you with certain written information on or before 31 May 2026.
This document is only a summary of the changes. The new rules may change or impact your tenancy in ways not described in this overview. Tenants are encouraged to read the full information sheet to understand the complete picture of what the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 means for them, including end of fixed-term tenancies, restrictions on rent increases, new grounds for possession, and the introduction of a new ombudsman service for the private rented sector.
If you are unsure how the Act applies to your situation, our team at Hayhills Legal Advisory can help you understand your rights and obligations under the new regulations.
Download the full information sheet
For more detail on the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, you can download the complete PDF information sheet below.