Published: 29/10/2025 By Loney Miller
The Renters’ Rights Bill has officially passed through Parliament, receiving Royal Assent, and will now be known as the Renters’ Rights Act. This means the new legislation will soon become law and will impact landlords and tenants alike.The Act represents one of the biggest shake-ups in the private rental sector, so if you want to know how it can affect you now and in the future, here’s our breakdown on what it means.
What is the Renters’ Rights Act?
The main aim of the Renters’ Rights Act is to create a fairer, more transparent, and better-regulated rental market for everyone. While it strengthens tenants’ rights, it also brings clarity, consistency, and confidence for landlords who manage their properties responsibly to create higher standards across the private rented sector.
The Act has caused some uncertainty about what landlords and tenants can expect from the broader rental market, so Loney Miller will be on hand to offer support and advice, as it is important to stay up-to-date on what it actually means.
Key changes under the Renters’ Rights Act
The Act introduces a number of key changes, below are the main points:
End of Section 21 evictions
Under Section 21, ‘no fault’ evictions will be abolished and landlords/agents will now need to provide a valid reason to end a tenancy using a Section 8 notice. Loney Miller can guide you through these valid reasons.
Limits on advance payments and rent increases
Landlords/ agents will only be able to request one month’s rent in advance, and will only be able to increase rent once per year, with at least two months’ notice under a Section 13 notice. Tenants will be able to challenge rent increases and the First-Tier-Tribunal will then be responsible for making the final decision.
End to bidding wars
Tenants will be unable to offer higher than the asking price, so it will be more important than ever for Loney Miller to price accurately as we will only be able to accept the asking price or lower.
Decent Homes Standard extended
The Decent Homes Standard will now apply to the private rental sector, ensuring all tenants live in safe, good-quality homes to help tackle poor housing conditions in local communities.
The end of discrimination against pets
Landlords will no longer be able to unreasonably refuse tenants with pets, except for valid reasons, such as it being against the superior lease.
Mandatory membership with the Ombudsman Scheme
A new Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman will also be introduced to provide quick, impartial, and binding resolutions for tenant complaints but crucially, it also ensures landlords get a fair hearing and the chance to resolve issues before they escalate.
Stronger enforcement for local authorities
Local councils will gain expanded powers to investigate complaints and will be able to impose greater penalties on landlords/ agents who consistently break the rules or provide unsafe housing.
What does this mean for landlords?
While the new rules may initially feel like a big change, they ultimately aim to create a fairer, more transparent rental market. For landlords and agents who already operate ethically and maintain good relationships with their tenants, these changes should have minimal impact.
With more regulation, more responsibility, and tougher penalties, having Loney Miller as your knowledgeable, compliant letting agent is now essential — not just helpful. It’s the simplest way for landlords to stay protected and confident under the new Renters’ Rights Act.
We will make sure you get the right advice on pricing and presenting your property and honest advice on reliable, long-term tenants. It will also be more important than ever to have your home professionally managed to ensure a clear line of communication with the tenants at all times, ensure maintenance issues are sorted immediately to prevent fines and to ensure you stay on top of legislation so that everything complies with the latest law. Overall this helps with your peace of mind that everything is in safe hands.
With these steps, it will become easier to not only adapt to a new rental market but also benefit from a more trusted and professional system.
Need expert advice?
If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to bring in an expert to help you review your property strategy and ensure that you stay compliant while maximising your property’s potential.
Get in touch with Tori, our lettings manager, today for an open, honest discussion about how the Act could personally affect you, and how you can prepare.