Guidance

Rental discrimination under the Renters' Rights Act 2025

Guidance for local councils in England.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 13 November 2025
• Last updated: 6 May 2026
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  1. 6 May 2026

     Added a link to tenant guidance.

  2. 13 November 2025

     First published.

Applies to England

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Rental discrimination under the Renters' Rights Act 2025

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For the purpose of this guidance, rental discrimination is the unfair treatment of people in the private rented sector who have children or receive benefits.