Renters' Rights Act 2025

Antonino
Nov 8, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Nov 10, 2025

Hermione Homes got some highlights from Susi Crolla from the Guild of Management Lettings at the National Landlords Investment Show London and Premiere Property Inner Circle Mayfair with Kam Dovedi, David Smith from Spector Constant & Williams, and Charlotte Howard from Savills Lettings. For Hermione Homes, the needs of both landlords and tenants are of utmost importance. The following information is crucial, and Hermione has compiled it for you.

The Renters Reform Bill has been passed and is now law as the Renters' Rights Act 2025, having received Royal Assent on October 27, 2025. However, the Act isn't fully active yet; some measures are taking effect immediately, such as new investigatory powers for local housing authorities, effective December 27, 2025.

Significant provisions, including the end of Section 21 "no-fault" evictions and the shift to a new periodic tenancy system, will be implemented later, with the government announcing the specific dates. This is expected to be by June. In practice, landlords and tenants will have 20 weeks to prepare for the changes that will come into force on the specified dates.

Read the act here Renters’ Rights Act 2025 - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament

The bill aims to shield tenants from "no-fault evictions" and improve standards in the private rental sector. While the majority of landlords are responsible, this complex regulation may inadvertently penalize tenants with weaker credit histories, such as international students and NHS staff. Landlords could be restricted from collecting rent in advance if they fail standard credit checks. Additionally, all tenancies will automatically become periodic between April and June, potentially hindering both tenants and landlords in their planning. However, landlords with professional practices, robust pre-tenancy procedures, and good communication with tenants shouldn't be concerned. It's worth considering whether this regulation will achieve its goals, or if it will exacerbate housing shortages, increase rents, and worsen the overall housing crisis. Is the bill a cross party effort or a disaster? For a minority of rogue landlords the bill will penalise the majority.

Penalties for violations range from up to £7,000 for a first offense to up to £40,000 for subsequent offenses. Moreover, tenants have a two-year window, from when they become aware of a breach, to apply for a Rent Repayment Order. Starting December 27th, local authorities will have greater authority to investigate tenant complaints.