England · Renters' Rights Act 2025
Your renting rights change in
No-fault evictions end. Every tenancy goes periodic. Rent rules tighten. Everything you need to know, backed by GOV.UK sources.
The biggest change to renting
in a generation.
Abolished
Section 21 no-fault evictions
Periodic
All tenancies, by default
1x/year
Maximum rent increases
28 days
To respond to pet requests
Real situations
Start from your problem.
I got a Section 21 notice
Section 21 is abolished from 1 May. Check if your notice is still valid.
Can my landlord evict me?
No-fault eviction is gone. Landlords need a legal ground under Section 8.
My rent is going up
Rent can only rise once per year via formal notice. You can challenge it.
I want to keep a pet
You now have a legal right to request one. 28-day response window.
Essential reading
Understand what changed.
12 guides
For tenants
Notices, rent, pets, fixed terms, discrimination.
9 guides
For landlords
Possession routes, duties, checklists, process changes.
47 guides. 16+ sources.
42 FAQs. All free.
Every claim backed by GOV.UK references. Review dates, methodology, and corrections visible on every page. Last reviewed 20 March 2026.