‘I believe it will make a genuine difference to people’s lives’

Here’s all the changes being introduced for renters this week

More than seven years after reforms were first promised for renters, the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act has arrived. Thanks to the ground-breaking bill, no-fault evictions will be abolished from 1 May in what is the headline change. No-fault evictions make it possible for landlords to evict tenants without giving them a reason, and are considered a leading driver of homelessness. READ NEXT: Affordable places to live in London The Renters’ Righ…

‘I believe it will make a genuine difference to people’s lives’

MP Mike Tapp praises new Renters’ Rights Act, which is fairer and will give tenants more security in their homes.

Citizens Advice Richmond says a new renters’ law could change eviction rules and make renting more complex for landlords and tenants.

The charity says it is seeing high demand, helping hundreds with housing, benefits, debt and around 150 homelessness cases. It warns that when the new rules come into force, people may struggle with online council housing systems and delays in getting support. Once the new rules start, landlords will have to follow the new renting laws and provide tenants with the required information.

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Major shake-up for Torbay landlords and tenants begins in May

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Major shake-up for Torbay landlords and tenants begins in May

LegalforLandlords warns stricter checks will exclude more tenants under Renters’ Rights Act

The company said that tenants those with irregular incomes, students without strong guarantors, people with poor credit, and benefit claimants are most at risk of being rejected.

The Renters’ Rights Act: What it means for landlords, brokers and the BTL market – Drummond

With the Renters’ Rights Act due to come into effect on 1 May, the private rental sector is entering one of its biggest periods of change in recent years. The post The Renters’ Rights Act: What it means for landlords, brokers and the BTL market – Drummond appeared first on Mortgage Solutions.