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The Renters' Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and Phase 1 came into force on 1 May 2026. Non-compliance means significant penalties. We help landlords become fully compliant.
The Renters' Rights Act 2025
What Every Landlord Must Know
This legislation represents the biggest shake-up of private residential letting in a generation. It abolishes assured shorthold tenancies, ends 'no-fault' section 21 evictions, and introduces significant new obligations for landlords across England. Gold Standard PM offers a complete compliance service to ensure your properties and practices meet every new requirement.
Royal Assent
27 Oct 2025
Three Phases of Change
The government is rolling out reforms in stages. Understanding the timeline is critical for planning your compliance.
Tenancy & Eviction Reforms
- Section 21 'no-fault' evictions abolished
- All ASTs become periodic tenancies
- Rent increases limited to once per year
- Minimum 2 months' notice for rent rises
- No 'bidding wars' for rental properties
- Mandatory written tenancy information
PRS Database Launch
- All landlords must register properties
- Nationwide landlord database goes live
- Compliance information must be submitted
- Rolling out by region in phases
- Social housing reforms begin
Standards & Enforcement
- Decent Homes Standard for all PRS properties
- EPC rating C required by 2030
- Awaab's Law extended to private sector
- Landlord Ombudsman mandatory from 2028
- Full court digitisation by April/May 2027
- Impact evaluation published May 2028
Our Compliance Services
Gold Standard PM provides a full suite of compliance support to ensure landlords meet every obligation under the Renters' Rights Act and beyond.
Compliance Audit
We assess your current tenancy agreements, property standards, and practices against the new legal requirements and identify gaps.
Tenancy Documentation
We update or draft compliant tenancy agreements and ensure mandatory written information is provided to all tenants correctly.
PRS Database Registration
We handle your registration on the new national Private Rented Sector database when it launches later in 2026.
Property Standards Assessment
We inspect your properties against the Decent Homes Standard and EPC requirements, advising on necessary improvements.
Damp, Mould & Hazard Response
Awaab's Law requires timely responses to hazards. We coordinate swift remedial works to keep you compliant and tenants safe.
Landlord Training & Guidance
We provide clear, practical guidance on what the Act means for you, in plain English, with actionable steps.
What Landlords Must Do
No More Section 21
You can no longer evict tenants without a legally defined reason. Possession can only be sought under specific grounds such as selling the property, anti-social behaviour, or serious rent arrears. Keep clear records to support any future possession claims.
Periodic Tenancies Only
No new fixed-term assured tenancies can be granted from 1 May 2026. All must be periodic (rolling) contracts. Tenants gain long-term security and can end their tenancy with 2 months' notice for any reason.
Rent Increase Rules
Rent can only be increased once per year, with at least 2 months' written notice. You cannot request more than the advertised amount or more than one month's rent upfront. Bidding wars are prohibited.
Property Registration
All landlords will be required to register on a new national PRS database, launching in phases from late 2026. The database will be a one-stop shop for compliance guidance and property registration.
Don't Wait Until a Penalty Arrives
Phase 1 is already live. Get ahead of the remaining phases with a Gold Standard compliance review today.