Renters Reform Act 2025: Full Guide for Tenants and Landlords

The Renters Rights Act has abolished Section 21 no-fault evictions, representing the biggest change to private renting in a generation.

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End of No-Fault Evictions

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Landlords wishing to regain possession must now rely on a specified ground in Section 8. Valid grounds include rent arrears, breach of tenancy, wanting to sell, or moving in a family member.

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Periodic Tenancies for All

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Fixed-term tenancies are abolished. All tenancies are now periodic. Tenants can give two months notice to leave at any time.

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Pets in Rentals

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Landlords must consider pet requests and cannot unreasonably refuse. Tenants may be required to take out pet insurance.

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Rent Increases

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Rent increases are limited to once per year with two months notice. Any increase must be to market rate. Tenants can challenge increases through the First-tier Tribunal.

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Landlord Perspective

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Landlords are leaving the sector in record numbers partly in response to these changes. The supply reduction is pushing rents higher in many areas.

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