Renters' Rights
Councils are implementing the Renters' Rights Act 2025, focusing on new enforcement policies and tenant protections like ending no-fault evictions.
Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a new Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy in July 2026, integrating existing measures with the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (RRA25) requirements. The RRA25, which came into effect in May 2026, introduced new duties for local authorities to enforce landlord legislation. Barnet Council also passed a motion in January 2026 to implement the RRA25, which includes ending no-fault evictions and capping rent increases.
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 brings significant changes for tenants, including an end to no-fault evictions and a cap on rent increases to one justified increase per year, as noted by Barnet Council. The Act also includes the establishment of a private sector rental ombudsman, anticipated by May 2026. Brent Council is preparing for the Act's implementation, expected between April and June 2026, and is engaging in forums to improve housing quality and strengthen renters' rights.
Key facts
- Croydon Council approved a new Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy on 29 July 2026. Source
- The Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into effect on 1 May 2026. Source
- Barnet Council passed a motion on 27 January 2026 to implement new renters' rights. Source
- The Renters' Rights Act 2025 will end no-fault evictions and cap rent increases. Source
- A private sector rental ombudsman is anticipated by May 2026. Source
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