Renters’ Rights: A New Rental Landscape

Royal Assent was granted on Monday 27 October and with the many questions from our clients, Amanda McNeil talks to HOUSED Shared Living podcast to answer some of their questions that can be listened to here.

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has significantly overhauled the private rented sector, with major implications for landlords and investors. Section 21 “no fault” evictions will be abolished, fixed-term tenancies replaced by periodic tenancies, rent increases subject to tribunal challenge and increased compliance obligations being imposed upon landlords.

While the Act aims to improve tenant security and protection and housing standards, it also introduces new risks for landlords, particularly around income predictability, compliance costs, and operational flexibility. For funds and institutional investors, the shift demands a rethink of tenancy models, asset management strategies, and long-term returns.