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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 marks a major shift in how the private rented sector operates in England. It’s designed to give tenants more security and clarity, but it also brings meaningful changes to how landlords manage their properties, tenancies and long-term plans.
While much of the detail will be phased in over time, landlords should already be considering how these reforms will affect day to day management and longer term decisions.
One of the most talked about changes is the removal of Section 21 evictions. Landlords will no longer be able to regain possession of a property without giving a specific, lawful reason.
Instead, possession will need to rely on defined grounds, such as rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, or where the landlord intends to sell or move back into the property. This places far more importance on good documentation, clear communication and proper use of the legal process.
Fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies are being phased out. In their place, all new and existing tenancies will move to a single system of periodic agreements.
For tenants, this provides greater flexibility and security. For landlords, it means planning ahead becomes more important. Ending a tenancy will require valid grounds and correct notice, rather than simply waiting for a fixed term to expire.
The Act tightens the rules around rent increases. Landlords will need to follow a formal process, give sufficient notice, and ensure increases are reasonable and in line with the market.
Tenants will also have clearer routes to challenge rent rises they believe are unfair. This makes it more important than ever for landlords to keep an eye on local rental values and document the reasoning behind any increase.
Under the new rules, landlords will generally be limited to requesting no more than one month’s rent in advance. This is aimed at improving affordability and access to the rental market, particularly for those who may struggle with large upfront costs.
Landlords will need to factor this into cash-flow planning, especially when letting higher-value properties.
Tenants will usually need to give two months’ notice to end a tenancy, rather than one. While this offers landlords more breathing space to plan re-lets, it also reinforces the importance of clear communication and proper notice handling on both sides.
The key to managing these changes is preparation. Landlords should be reviewing their tenancy agreements, updating internal processes and making sure they understand the new possession grounds.
It’s also a good time to improve record-keeping, particularly around rent payments, property condition and tenant communication. For landlords using managing agents, confirming that agents are fully prepared for the new framework is essential.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 represents a cultural shift as much as a legal one. Landlords who adapt early, stay informed and take a professional approach to compliance will be best placed to navigate the new landscape with confidence.
We asked our in-house property expert and founder, Alexandra Morris, for her take on the changes and she was surprisingly upbeat.
"Change is scary for most of us but with everything new comes opportunity and whilst I am not a fan of the way this legislation has been written, it is clear to see what the intentions are. Good Landlords will have no problems adjusting to these changes with some simple preparation and overall the market will improve."
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