Renters' Rights Act Project Board
Newham Council's Renters' Rights Act Project Board oversees the implementation of new tenant protections and landlord responsibilities.
Newham Council established a dedicated board in April 2026 to oversee the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, which came into effect in May 2026. Interim Chief Executive Paul Martin approved a comprehensive plan and a revised Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy, introducing new protections for tenants and responsibilities for landlords.
The Act, which aims to create a fairer private rented sector, abolishes Section 21 'no-fault' evictions, limits rent increases to once per year, and prohibits landlords from inviting or accepting offers above the advertised rent. The revised policy also introduced a discretionary 10% uplift on civil penalty starting points to reflect Newham's higher rents.
Key facts
- Interim Chief Executive Paul Martin approved the implementation plan and revised Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy on April 29, 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into effect on May 1, 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Newham Council established a dedicated board to oversee the Act's implementation. Source
- The Act abolishes Section 21 'no-fault' evictions. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Newham Council introduced a discretionary 10% uplift on civil penalty starting points. Source 1 Source 2
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