The proposed Renters’ Rights Bill – expected to come into effect between October and December 2025 – marks one of the most significant overhauls of the private rental sector in recent years. Aimed at strengthening tenant protections and improving standards, the Bill carries major implications for landlords across England.
Key Proposals:
- Abolition of Section 21 ‘No Fault’ Evictions: Landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants without a valid reason. Instead, evictions must be justified under specific grounds, such as persistent rent arrears or anti-social behaviour.
- Stronger Grounds for Possession: While Section 21 is being scrapped, the Bill proposes clearer, more robust Section 8 grounds, making it easier to reclaim possession where justified.
- Minimum Housing Standards: All rental homes must meet a new Decent Homes Standard. This means landlords will be expected to maintain properties to a higher baseline, with possible enforcement from local councils.
- Tenancy Reforms: Fixed-term tenancies will be replaced with periodic tenancies, giving tenants more flexibility and requiring landlords to provide legitimate reasons to end a tenancy.
What Landlords Should Do Now
Though the Bill is not yet law, its direction is clear. Landlords should begin reviewing tenancy agreements, ensuring property standards meet or exceed the proposed requirements, and preparing for the end of fixed-term contracts.
While the reforms limit some landlord freedoms, they also aim to professionalise the sector and create a more transparent, fair rental market. Proactive landlords who adapt early will be best placed to manage the transition smoothly.
Staying compliant, keeping up with legal developments, and maintaining good tenant relationships will be more important than ever in the evolving rental landscape.
How Victoria Allman Lettings can help navigate the Bill?
We have been tracking the progress of the Renters’ Rights Bill over the last two years and are already putting in place the systems and processes to ensure that our landlords remain compliant and safely navigate through the changes.
With proactive management, sound documentation and clear communication, we know that landlords can continue to prosper in the rental sector.
Get in touch to discuss how we can support you in managing the transition.
