The Renters’ Rights Act 2025

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) received Royal Assent on 27^th October 2025 and marks the most significant overhaul of the private rented sector in England for a generation.

The Act is designed to give tenants greater security and clarity, while reshaping the legal and regulatory framework within which landlords and letting agents operate.

The Renters’ Rights Act will be introduced gradually, with the first changes coming into effect on 1 May 2026. This hub/ page provides a comprehensive overview of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and brings together key updates on the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, with practical guidance and commentary on how the reforms will work in practice, so you can prepare for the changes ahead.

How we can help

Our property and disputes specialists advise across the full spectrum of issues arising from the reforms, from reviewing and updating tenancy documentation and advising on compliance and enforcement risk, to supporting landlords and letting agents with possession strategy and assisting tenants in understanding and enforcing their new rights. We also act on disputes relating to rent increases, possession and standards of accommodation, and advise investors and portfolio landlords on the commercial and operational impact of the changes. We combine technical expertise with a pragmatic, commercially focused approach, helping clients navigate the reforms with confidence.

Insights and updates

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – Wedlake Bell – an overview of the Act and its core reforms, setting out what the changes mean in practice for the private rented sector.

Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – what landlords need to know – Wedlake Bell – a practical guide for landlords on the key obligations, risks and compliance issues arising under the new regime.

The accidental landlord: inheriting a tenanted property and obtaining vacant possession – key changes from 1 May 2026 – Wedlake Bell – focused insight on how the Act affects inherited properties and the ability to recover possession following commencement.

SDLT and the Renters’ Rights Act: the compliance risk few tenants expect – highlighting an unexpected SDLT compliance risk for some long‑term tenants under the Act.