The Renters Rights Bill Becomes Law: What Happens Next for Landlords
The Renters Rights Bill has now officially received Royal Assent, marking its transition into law as the Renters Rights Act 2025. This landmark legislation introduces the most comprehensive reform to England’s private rented sector in more than three decades. Although the Act is now law, the government has confirmed that many of its measures will be introduced in stages during 2026. This phased approach is intended to give landlords, agents and tenants time to adapt to the new system.
What This Means for Landlords in Kensington and Chelsea: For landlords, the main structure of the new law remains consistent with earlier drafts. Key provisions include:
- The end of fixed term Assured Shorthold Tenancies and the move to open-ended periodic tenancies
- The abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions and reliance instead on updated Section 8 possession grounds
- Limits on rent increases to once per year, following a formal notice procedure
- Mandatory registration of all landlords and properties on a national portal
- A new Ombudsman scheme for tenant complaints
- A legal requirement for all rented homes to meet the Decent Homes Standard
Implementation and Timing: The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has confirmed that the new framework will be introduced in phases from early 2026, with the most significant tenancy reforms including the end of Section 21, expected later that year. The government will release secondary legislation over the coming months to confirm exact dates and processes.
How tlc Can Help: At tlc Estate Agents, we are already preparing our landlords for the transition to the new system. Our lettings and management teams are reviewing tenancy documentation, compliance requirements and renewal processes to ensure all our clients remain fully protected and legally compliant from day one of implementation. If you would like a personal consultation to discuss how the new Renters Rights Act could affect your portfolio, please contact our lettings team.
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