Changes to private renting

Guidance about changes to the private rented sector due to the Renters' Rights Act.

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Guidance and regulation

• The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026
  • Guidance
  • 20 March 2026
  • Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Assured tenancy forms for privately rented properties from 1 May 2026
  • Detailed guide
  • 20 March 2026
  • Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Tenancy agreements: written information for your tenant
  • Manual section
  • 13 November 2025
  • Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Renting out your property: guidance for landlords and letting agents
  • Manual
  • 13 November 2025
  • Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Rent increases
  • Manual section
  • 13 November 2025
  • Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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News and communications

• Landlords now to fulfil new legal duty for Renters’ Rights Act
  • 20 March 2026
  • Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
  • Press release
• No-fault evictions to end by May next year
  • 13 November 2025
  • Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
  • Press release

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Policy papers and consultations

• Social Housing Tenure Standard: Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing
  • 2 April 2026
  • Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
  • Open consultation
  • Closing date 28 May 2026
• Renters' Rights Act 2025: Implementation roadmap
  • 13 November 2025
  • Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
  • Policy paper

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Organisations

• Ministry of Housing,
  Communities &
  Local Government