Changes to private renters rights (Renters' Rights Act 2025)
Advice for tenants
The new rules will strengthen your rights and improve housing standards.
Landlords and letting agents must give you the Government information sheet by 31 May 2026. It explains how the changes affects your tenancy.
There are 2 more changes coming later in 2026:
A new 'Landlord Ombudsman' will be created
The new ombudsman will be independent, and they'll offer:
- free (and fair) dispute resolution
- an alternative to going to court
A national landlord database will be created
It will let you check whether your landlord and property is registered.
How we can help
We will:
- investigate complaints
- enforce landlord legislation
- give guidance on your rights
- tell you if a rent increase or eviction may be unlawful
We will investigate issues including:
- unlawful eviction or harassment
- unfair rent increases
- discrimination
- unsafe or poor housing conditions
We'll use our legal powers to make sure rented homes are:
- free from serious hazards
- compliant with national housing standards
Report a tenancy problem
You can report possible breaches under the renters right act online.
Reports help us monitor that landlords are complying and take enforcement action where necessary.
If your problem is about housing standards
Problems with housing standards could include:
- your landlord not making significant repairs
- poor property conditions or hazards, for example:
- damp and mould
- excess cold
- structural problems
- pest infestations
- fire risks
- the property you are living in not having an HMO licence, if required
- living in an HMO and having concerns about how the property is being managed or it is lacking essential facilities
The government lists 29 types of hazards in its Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Report any problems by email to [email protected]