Landlord rights and responsibilities
Overview
The introduction of the Renters’ Right Act 2025 (GOV.UK) means that the rules about private renting are dramatically changing from 1 May 2026. Until these changes are in effect, by law, landlords must still provide to their tenants and have regard to the how to rent guide (GOV.UK)
Further information and guidance for landlords and letting agents can be found by visiting renting out your property: guidance for landlords and letting agents (GOV.UK)
To navigate the changes correctly, especially at this time, landlords are strongly encouraged to become members of landlord associations such as the National Residential Landlords’ Association (nrla.org.uk) and gain assistance and resources from Decent and Safe Homes (dashservices.org.uk)
Further information
- Renters' Rights Act: an overview for landlords (GOV.UK)
- Tenancy agreements overview (GOV.UK)
- Tenancy types (GOV.UK)
- Rental bidding: a guide for landlords (GOV.UK)
- Rental discrimination: a guide for landlords (GOV.UK)
- If someone who has children wants to rent your property (GOV.UK)
- If someone who receives benefits wants to rent your property (GOV.UK)
- If someone reports you for rental discrimination (GOV.UK)
- Rent payments and deposits (GOV.UK)
- Fees you can charge as part of a tenancy (GOV.UK)
- Rent increases (GOV.UK)
- If a tenant wants a pet to live with them (GOV.UK)
- Dealing with antisocial behaviour (GOV.UK)
- Resolving issues with your tenant (GOV.UK)
- Ending a tenancy (GOV.UK)
- If your tenant wants to leave (GOV.UK)
- Evicting tenants overview (GOV.UK)
- Giving notice to evict tenants (GOV.UK)
- Standard possession claims (GOV.UK)
- Giving notice of possession to tenants before 1 May 2026 (GOV.UK)
- Repossessing your privately rented property on or after 1 May 2026 (GOV.UK)
- Possession hearings and orders (GOV.UK)
- If tenants do not follow the possession order (GOV.UK)
- Enforcement measures for landlords who do not seek possession correctly and commit an offence or break the rules (GOV.UK)
Last updated: 18/12/2025 10:49
