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Renters' Rights Act readiness checker
For private landlords letting a home in England. Answer a few questions about your letting and get a checklist of what the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and the other letting rules ask of you, each item with its official source. Your answers stay on this page, and you do not need to sign up.
In force since 1 May 2026
The tenancy changes in Part 1, Chapter 1 of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force in England on 1 May 2026 for private assured tenancies.
No more section 21
Assured shorthold tenancies are abolished, so a landlord can no longer end a tenancy with a section 21 notice. Possession is by notice on a ground under section 8.
Every tenancy is periodic
Private assured tenancies now run from one rent period to the next, a month at most, with no fixed end date.
This is a checklist of things to look at, not legal or tax advice, and it does not tell you that you comply. Check each item against its source, and take advice on anything you are unsure of. GOV.UK's overview for landlords covers the Act in full.