New Renters' Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act received Royal Assent and became law in October 2025, bringing major changes to the private rented sector in England.
Key reforms
✅ Ending Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions
📅 All tenancies becoming periodic
💰 Limits on rent increases (once per year)
🛡️ Stronger tenant rights and property standards
📋 Mandatory landlord registration and Ombudsman scheme
These reforms aim to improve fairness, security and transparency for everyone involved. We will share more updates when implementation dates are confirmed.
Landlords’ Forum
🗓️ We will also be hosting a Landlords Forum on 12 February 2026 to share more information with Landlords.
📍 This will take place at The Lights Theatre, Andover from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
You can see details of the next meeting below. If you would like to come along, please complete this form to let us know.
Date: Thursday 12 February 2026
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Venue: The Lights, West Street, Andover, SP10 1AH
Agenda:
- NRLA presentation on the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA)
- Lets with Pets – advice and guidance for landlords following RRA updates
- Panel Q&A
The Renters’ Rights Act key dates confirmed are:
📜 Investigatory rights for local authorities. 📆 27th December 2025
📜Part 1 - tenancy changes, including end of fixed terms and Section 21, updated possession grounds. 📆1st May 2026
📜PRS Database and Ombudsman 📆Late 2026
📜Decent Homes Standard 📆Still to be confirmed
More information can be found on the NRLA website link on the page.
Further information
Please see the downloads section of this page for further information from DASH and NRLA.
Alternatively please visit: Guide to the Renters’ Rights Act - GOV.UK
Please revisit this page which will be updated with further information as the Act progresses.