On 30 April 2026, the UK government announced the Renters’ Rights Act, which takes effect on 1 May 2026 and introduces the largest expansion of private‑rental protections in more than four decades. The new law bans Section 21 “no‑fault” evictions, allowing landlords to remove tenants only for a valid reason. Tenancies will no longer have fixed terms; they will roll on a month‑to‑month basis and tenants may end them with two months’ notice. The act also prohibits bidding wars, protects tenants on benefits, allows reasonable pet requests, and imposes fines of up to £40,000 for breaches. The legislation aims to improve housing stability for 11 million tenants.
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