The Renters Reform Bill: What It Means for You

The Renters Reform Bill is the biggest change to renting laws in decades. If you rent your home in England, this bill directly affects your rights, your landlord’s responsibilities, and how secure you feel in your tenancy.

You don’t need to wade through pages of legal text to understand it. Here’s a clear breakdown of the most important changes and how they shape your renting experience.

End of Section 21 “No Fault” Evictions

For years, landlords used Section 21 notices to evict tenants without giving a reason. They only needed to provide two months’ notice. This created uncertainty and made it hard for you to plan your future.

The Renters Reform Bill bans Section 21 evictions. Now, landlords must have a valid reason, such as selling the property or moving in a family member. This change gives you more stability and reduces the fear of losing your home without warning.

Stronger Rights to Challenge Rent Increases

Unexpected rent hikes are stressful and can push you out of your home. The new bill sets clearer rules for landlords when increasing rent. They can no longer raise it without following a fair process.

If you believe a rent increase is too high, you can challenge it through a tribunal. This system makes sure rent rises stay reasonable and in line with the local market. You no longer face the choice of paying more than you should or leaving your home.

Standard Tenancies

The bill replaces fixed-term tenancies with open-ended ones. You won’t need to sign a new contract every 12 months. Instead, you’ll have the right to stay in your home for as long as you follow the terms of your tenancy.

Landlords can still end a tenancy, but only if they have a valid reason. This shift gives you more control and makes renting less uncertain.

Better Standards in Rental Homes

Living in a safe, well-maintained property isn’t optional — it’s your right. The Renters Reform Bill strengthens the rules landlords must follow to keep homes in good condition.

If repairs are delayed or ignored, you now have clearer ways to demand action. Local councils also have stronger powers to enforce housing standards and take action against landlords who fail to meet their duties.

More Support for Families and Pets

The bill also addresses everyday concerns for renters. Families will benefit from more stability with open-ended tenancies. In addition, landlords must consider requests to keep pets more fairly. They can’t simply reject you without good reason.

For many, this makes renting feel more like a home, not just a temporary stop.

How Rentmait Helps You

The Renters Reform Bill sets the foundation for fairer renting. But every tenancy agreement is different, and landlords often use complicated legal wording that makes it hard to know where you stand.

That’s where Rentmait helps. Upload your tenancy agreement, and we’ll translate the legal jargon into plain English. You’ll see exactly what your landlord can and cannot do, backed by trusted UK sources. We also highlight your options if something goes wrong — whether it’s a rent increase, a repair dispute, or questions about ending your tenancy.

With Rentmait, you don’t have to guess. You understand your rights clearly and can take confident action when it matters most.