On 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act became law, granting 11 million private‑sector tenants stronger protections. The Act bans Section 21 no‑fault evictions, requires fixed‑term contracts to run on a month‑to‑month or week‑to‑week basis, and allows tenants to end tenancies with two months’ notice. Landlords may raise rent only once a year and must keep the advertised price. They cannot demand more than one month’s rent upfront, and cannot refuse tenants who receive benefits or have children. Pets are now allowed, and landlords must reasonably consider requests to keep them. The government will introduce a private‑rented sector database and an independent ombudsman later in 2026, and plans further safety and energy‑efficiency standards for 2030‑2035.
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