The Renters’ Rights Bill 2025 is one of the biggest changes to UK rental laws in decades. It introduces major reforms that aim to provide tenants with greater security and fairness, while also redefining how landlords can manage their properties.
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming changes and how they will impact both landlords and tenants.
1. The End of “No-Fault” Evictions (Section 21 Abolished)
What’s changing?
- Landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants without a reason using a Section 21 notice.
- Instead, landlords will have to use Section 8, which requires specific grounds for eviction.
How does this affect landlords?
- Landlords will need clear reasons to evict tenants, such as selling the property or rent arrears.
- The eviction process may take longer, as courts will now oversee all eviction cases.
How does this affect tenants?
- Tenants will have more security and won’t have to worry about being evicted without cause.
- However, stricter rules on rent payments and property upkeep could be enforced.
2. All Tenancies Will Become Periodic (No More Fixed-Term Contracts)
What’s changing?
- Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) will be replaced by rolling periodic tenancies.
- Tenants can leave at any time with two months’ notice.
- Landlords will need specific legal reasons to end a tenancy.
How does this affect landlords?
- Landlords will lose control over tenancy length, as fixed-term contracts will no longer exist.
- Tenants can move out at any time with proper notice, increasing the risk of frequent void periods.
How does this affect tenants?
- Tenants have more flexibility to move if their circumstances change or if the property is not maintained.
- However, landlords may become more selective when choosing tenants.
3. Stricter Rules on Rent Increases (Section 13 Reform)
What’s changing?
- Landlords can only increase rent once per year using a Section 13 notice.
- Rent review clauses will be banned.
- Tenants can challenge unfair rent increases through a tribunal.
How does this affect landlords?
- Landlords must plan rent increases carefully, as they can only increase once per year.
- The process will involve more paperwork and could lead to more rent disputes.
How does this affect tenants?
- Tenants can contest unreasonable hikes through a tribunal.
- Rent increases will be more predictable and regulated.
4. End of Rental Bidding Wars
What’s changing?
- Landlords and letting agents will be banned from encouraging tenants to bid over the asking rent.
How does this affect landlords?
- They must advertise a fixed rental price and cannot ask for higher offers.
How does this affect tenants?
- Renting becomes fairer, and tenants won’t have to outbid each other for a home.
5. What Landlords Should Do to Prepare
- Review eviction policies: Learn the new Section 8 rules to ensure you can legally regain possession if needed.
- Adjust your rental strategy: Expect shorter, more flexible tenancies and potential longer vacancies.
- Plan rent increases carefully: Keep records to justify rent adjustments to avoid disputes.
- Improve tenant screening: With stricter rules, choosing reliable tenants will be more important than ever.
6. What Tenants Should Know
Your rights are improving: No more unfair evictions or rent hikes without notice. You have more flexibility: Move whenever you need, but you must give two months’ notice. You can challenge rent increases: If you believe a rent increase is unfair, you can take it to a tribunal.
7. How Coppenwall Estate Agents Can Help
The Renters’ Rights Bill 2025 creates new challenges for landlords, from longer eviction processes to rental income uncertainty.
At Coppenwall Estate Agents, we offer a Rent Guarantee Service to ensure you always get paid – even if your tenant stops paying rent.
- Covers missed rent payments
- Handles eviction processes for you
- Provides financial security & peace of mind
Protect your rental income today! Contact us to sign up for our Rent Guarantee Service.
