The Renters’ Rights Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 September 2024. The Bill became an Act on 27 October 2025.
The Act implements commitments made in Labour’s 2024 manifesto. Labour’s manifesto committed to “protecting renters from arbitrary eviction”, amongst other housing related targets. The purpose of the Act is therefore to amend the framework governing private tenancies in England, including ending Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions and revising the grounds for possession.
The introduction of this legislation follows, and builds on, the Renters (Reform) Bill, which was introduced by the Conservative government on 17 May 2023. This Bill did not complete all of its parliamentary stages before the dissolution of Parliament in May 2024.
The Conservative government faced criticism from its own backbenchers over the Renters (Reform) Bill, meaning the Bill’s provisions were watered down before eventually being dropped ahead of the General Election in 2024. The Government states that it wants to “see tenants benefit from these reforms as quickly as possible”. The Government therefore intends to introduce the new tenancy system for the private rented sector in one stage. The reformed tenancy system would apply to all private rented tenancies, so existing assured tenancies would become periodic, and any new tenancies would be governed by the new rules.
After Royal Assent, most provisions of the Act will come into force on dates to be determined by the Secretary of State. Most provisions of the Act apply to England only. This report will provide an account of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, outlining the
development of the legislation from its introduction through to Royal Assent. It will examine the main provisions of the Act, the amendments made during its passage through Parliament, and the Government’s stated objectives in reforming the private rented sector.
The report will also include expert commentary offering context and analysis on the potential implications of the Act for tenants, landlords, and the wider housing system.
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