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Renters’ Rights Act to trigger ‘fire sale’ as landlords race to sell up
The Renters' Rights Act will abolish no-fault evictions, impose tougher fines, and introduce a Decent Homes Standard affecting over 11 million people, the government said.
- On 1 May 2026 the Renters' Rights Act abolishes Section 21 'no-fault' evictions in England, affecting more than 11 million people in the private rented sector.
- Housing Secretary Steve Reed said the reforms aim to end 'rogue landlords' after campaigners pushed the bill introduced in September 2024 and approved at the end of October.
- Fixed-Term contracts are replaced with rolling tenancies, meaning rent increases require a section 13 notice with two months' notice, bans on offers above advertised rate and bidding wars, and limits of one month of rent in advance.
- Councils across England will oversee enforcement with fines up to 7,000 and up to 40,000 for repeat offences, while tenants can seek rent repayment orders; landlords warn the deadline is 'not enough' and call for six months to prepare.
- The law will roll out in phases, with Phase 2 due in late 2026, and Section 21 notices issued before May stand if landlords start repossession proceedings by 31 July 2026.
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‘Good landlords can get ready’: Labour confirms May 2026 end date for no-fault evictions
The Government has set a deadline when landlords in England will lose the power to evict tenants without providing justification, marking the most significant overhaul of rental legislation in three decades. The changes are contained in the recently approved Renters' Rights Act and will affect more than 11 million people across the country.Housing Secretary Steve Reed announced the timeline yesterday and said ministers were "calling time" on rog…
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