Renters' Rights Act
End of Section 21: common questions from landlords
Section 21 ends in May. We answer landlords' top questions to help you navigate the shift.
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Section 21 ends in May. We answer landlords' top questions to help you navigate the shift.
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From May 1st 2026, the first major Renters' Rights Act changes will take effect.
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British homeowners have long relied on lodgers to keep them on the property ladder. It's time we recognised the importance of both lodgers and lodger landlords in the housing crisis.
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On Monday 27 October 2025, the Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent and entered into law,
Our 2025 winner of Live Rent Free for a Year is Julia, 71, from Farnborough! She won a game-changing £7.9K*.
The Renters' Rights Bill is set to improve housing standards in the private rental sector. The
What’s considered “affordable” when it comes to rent can be dictated by the “30% rule”* - the idea that your rent shouldn’t cost more than 30% of your income. But, in 2025, that rule is becoming less realistic.
The Renters' Rights Bill is focused on improving security, rights, and protections for renters. We recently
Thousands of landlords recently took our survey, and over half told us they didn't realise fixed-term