Find out what the Renters' Rights Act means for private tenants in England.
This page is about the phases of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force later in 2026 and following years. For all current housing information and advice for landlords and tenants, visit our Housing web pages.
From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 gives tenants new rights and introduce new rules for private landlords.
The Government has produced an information sheet explaining how the new rules may affect your current tenancy. The information is provided below.
These changes only affect you if you are a tenant in the private rented sector with an assured or assured shorthold tenancy.
If you live in social housing or you are a lodger, the new rules will not usually apply to you.
These rules have been introduced by law. Your landlord cannot put anything into a tenancy agreement to change or disapply them.
This information sheet is only a summary of the changes. The new rules may change or impact your tenancy in a way not described.
The new rules apply to your tenancy automatically, even if your landlord does not update your tenancy agreement.
If you do not have a written tenancy agreement or any written record of the tenancy’s terms, then your landlord must provide you with certain written information on or before 31 May 2026.
You can view and download The Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 on the UK government website