Date Published 11 March 2026
From 1 May 2026, new laws will kick in that give 11 million renters stronger rights, better protections and more security in their homes.
🔑 What's changing?
No more ‘no-fault' evictions – landlords in the private rented sector won't be able to evict tenants without a valid reason.
Goodbye to fixed contracts – all tenancies in the private rented sector will roll on from month to month or week to week (depending on your arrangement) with no end date, giving renters more flexibility. Tenants can end them with two months' notice as well.
Fairer rent rules – landlords can only raise rent once a year, and renters can challenge unfair hikes.
No more bidding wars – landlords must stick to no more than the advertised rent price.
One month's rent upfront, max – landlords can't ask for more.
No discrimination – it'll be illegal to refuse tenants just because they receive benefits or have kids.
Pets welcome – renters can now ask to live with a pet and landlords must consider it fairly.
