Renters' Rights Act 2025
(RRA 2025)
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 is the most significant reform of private rented sector law in England in 30 years. It abolishes Section 21 no-fault evictions, converts all assured shorthold tenancies to periodic tenancies, introduces a Private Rented Sector Database, caps rent in advance at one month, extends Awaab's Law to private rentals, and prohibits discrimination against benefit recipients and families with children.
The Act received Royal Assent in 2025 with phased commencement. Section 21 abolition and periodic tenancy conversion happen on a single appointed day (expected 2026-2027). The Database opens in voluntary then mandatory phases. Awaab's Law extension to the private rented sector commences by regulations expected 2026. Existing fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies convert automatically. Landlords face civil penalties for non-compliance and Rent Repayment Orders if unregistered.
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