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What does the Renters’ Rights Act mean for landlords, tenancies and possession?

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (the Act) received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and fundamentally changes the law relating to residential tenancies. This follows on from what was previously the Renters’ Rights Bill. The Act will be brought into force in phases: key changes came into effect on 1 May, with more to follow (see timeline below).

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Our two-part Renters’ Rights Act podcast series examines the impact of the changes on two key elements of the private rental sector: student tenancies and rural tenancies.

Renters’ Rights Act: Impact on student tenancies

Renting as student is a big life moment – and it works best when everyone understands the rules. Students want safe, secure places to live, while landlords want clarity, consistency and responsible tenants. In this episode, Anna Mullins, Nicola Copsey and Jeanette Harris take a practical look at what the Renters’ Rights Act is trying to achieve and why it matters in the student rental market. They explore how the Act aim to improve standards across the private rented sector, encourage longer term stability and create a fairer framework for all. Whether you’re a student renting for the first time or simply want to understand how the law is shaping the future of renting, tune in to find out what the Act really means in practice.

Renters’ Rights Act: Impact on rural tenancies

In rural communities, housing and work often go hand-in-hand, especially in relation to agriculture. In this episode, Anna Mullins, Adam Saunby and Charlotte Ross take a closer look at what the Renters’ Rights Act means for rural and agricultural settings. While the Act aims to shake up the private rented sector, improve standards, and make rights and responsibilities clearer, life in the countryside doesn’t always fit neatly into the same box as the wider housing market. Our team explores how the Act’s changes sit alongside well-established rural arrangements, what might happen when employment ends, and how the law is trying to balance better protection for workers with the practical realities of running a farm. So whether you live and work in agricultural housing, provide accommodation as part of a farming business, or are curious about how housing law plays out in a rural context, this episode is for you.

Watch our Renters’ Rights Act webinar to learn more about the key changes affecting landlords.