Tenants-first start
Find the right next step for your tenancy situation in England
RightsAct helps you move from confusion to action with practical pathways, date-aware checks, and direct links to official guidance. Start with your situation first, then go deeper into topic pages.
Start as a tenant
Open tenant pathways for notices, rent increases, pets, discrimination, and transition checks.
Open pathwayI have a live situation
Use scenario guides if you already received notice, face a rent increase, or need urgent next steps.
Open pathwayCheck what changes on 1 May
See the implementation timeline and what changes before versus after commencement.
Open pathwayTop situations right now
Pick the scenario closest to your case. Each page lists the key checks, common mistakes, and official references.
Notice before 1 May 2026
Understand transitional handling and the date checks that matter most.
Rent is going up
Follow timing and process checks before accepting or challenging an increase.
Landlord wants to sell
Review possession-ground process and what evidence to keep.
I want a pet
Use a clear written-request approach and track response reasons.
For landlords and agents
Landlord pages focus on compliant steps, notices, written information, and transition preparation.
Deep-dive topic hubs
Use topic hubs when you need detail on one legal area rather than a broad overview.
Latest updates
We log meaningful updates so you can see what changed and when.
2026-03-19
Launch preparation edition
Published full England-only guide structure, source registry, and route-level trust disclosures ahead of 1 May 2026 commencement.
2026-03-19
Transition guidance pages added
Added dedicated transition pages for notices served before 1 May 2026 and practical situation-based reading paths.
2026-03-19
Legal and policy pages completed
Published terms, disclaimer, privacy, cookies, accessibility, and corrections workflow pages with plain-English wording.
References preview
Primary official sources that underpin guidance across the site.
Guide to the Renters' Rights Act
GOV.UK
Implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025: roadmap for reforming the private rented sector
GOV.UK
Renting out your property: guidance for landlords and letting agents
GOV.UK
Renters' Rights Act: an overview for landlords
GOV.UK
Ending a tenancy
GOV.UK
How to use this site quickly
- Start with a situation guide if your case is live.
- Keep your documents in date order before taking action.
- Validate critical steps against the linked official pages.