Renters Rights

Private Landlord Ombudsman UK: What It Is, When It Launches and What Landlords Must Do

The Renters Rights Act 2025 creates a mandatory Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman for all private landlords in England, plus a national property database. Here is what both will do, when they launch, and how to prepare.

16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Renters Rights Act Landlord Checklist 2026: Every Obligation to Stay Compliant

A practical compliance checklist for private landlords in England. Tenancy agreements, Information Sheet, rent increases, pet requests, Section 8 possession, deposits, and Phase 2 preparation.

16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Tenant Rights UK 2026: Your Complete Guide Under the Renters Rights Act

The Renters Rights Act 2025 gives private tenants in England the strongest rights in a generation. Your rights on eviction, rent, repairs, pets, deposits, discrimination, and what to do when things go wrong.

25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Pets in Rental Properties UK 2026: Your Rights Under the Renters Rights Act

The Renters Rights Act 2025 gives private tenants in England the statutory right to request a pet. Landlords must respond within 28 days and cannot unreasonably refuse. Here is how the process works, what counts as reasonable refusal, and what pet damage insurance means.

16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

Renters Rights Act Rent Increases: The New Rules on When and How Landlords Can Raise Rent

Under the Renters Rights Act 2025, private landlords in England can only increase rent once per year using a Section 13 notice with 2 months minimum notice. Rent review clauses are void. Tenants can challenge above-market increases at the First-tier Tribunal.

16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read

Periodic Tenancy UK 2026: How Rolling Tenancies Work After the Renters Rights Act

All private tenancies in England became periodic (rolling) tenancies on 1 May 2026 under the Renters Rights Act 2025. Fixed-term contracts no longer exist. Here is exactly how periodic tenancies work, how to end them, and what changed.

16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read

Section 8 Eviction Grounds UK 2026: Every Ground a Landlord Can Use After the Renters Rights Act

Section 8 is now the only legal route to evict a private tenant in England. Here is the complete list of mandatory and discretionary grounds, exact notice periods, what landlords must prove, and what tenants can do to defend a claim.

16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read

Renters Rights Act Fines and Penalties: Every Fine a Landlord Can Face in 2026

The Renters Rights Act 2025 gives local councils new powers to fine private landlords up to 7,000 pounds per breach. Here is every penalty, every offence, and exactly what landlords face for non-compliance.

16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read

Section 21 Abolished in England: What the End of No-Fault Evictions Means for You

Section 21 no-fault evictions were abolished on 1 May 2026 under the Renters Rights Act 2025. This is what changed, what replaced it, what Section 8 grounds landlords can now use, and what tenants should do if they receive an invalid notice.

16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read

Renters Rights Act 2025 Explained: Every Change for Landlords and Tenants in England

The Renters Rights Act 2025 is the biggest reform to private renting in England in 30 years. Royal Assent 27 October 2025, live 1 May 2026. This guide covers every change, every number, every deadline.

16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read