Find out what the Renters' Rights Act means for private tenants in England.
This page is about changes brought in by the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force from 1 May 2026. For all current housing information and advice for landlords and tenants, visit our Housing web pages.
New rules come into force for the private rented sector on 1 May 2026 in the Renters’ Rights Act.
The Government has said it will issue advanced guidance in April 2026 for tenants renting private properties so you can understand more about your new rights.
We will update this page when the information is available.
Meanwhile you can find a current overview of the upcoming changes to the law in a Government guide to the Renters’ Rights Act.
The new rules coming into force on 1 May 2026 apply in the Private Rented Sector only.
The Government has said the measures will apply to Private Registered Providers of Social Housing from 2027.