🏠 Landlord Update: The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 Receives Royal Assent

MAS Letting's & Management
Oct 30
2 min read

A New Era for the Private Rental Sector

The Government’s long-anticipated Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has officially become law, receiving Royal Assent on 27 October 2025.This landmark legislation brings sweeping reforms to the private rented sector, aiming to strengthen tenant protections while creating a fairer, more transparent system for landlords.

At MAS Lettings & Management, we’re here to ensure our landlords understand these changes and stay fully compliant.

🔍 Key Changes Landlords Need to Know

1. End of ‘No-Fault’ Evictions

Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 — which allowed landlords to regain possession without giving a reason — will be abolished. All future possession claims will require specific legal grounds, such as the intention to sell, move in, or tenant breach.

What this means for you:

Evictions will need clear evidence and adherence to new procedures.
MAS Lettings & Management will guide landlords through lawful possession routes to minimise risk
Our specialist eviction team is available to support landlords through the process

2. Periodic Tenancies Become the Standard

Fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) will transition to rolling periodic tenancies by default. Tenants can give two months’ notice to leave, while landlords must rely on new possession grounds.

What this means for you:

More flexibility for tenants, with clear notice obligations.
Existing tenancy agreements will need updating to reflect the new format.

3. Stronger Anti-Discrimination Rules

Landlords will no longer be able to refuse applicants based on:

Receiving benefits
Having children or dependents

What this means for you:

Property listings and selection criteria must comply with equality legislation.
MAS Lettings & Management will oversee compliant marketing and referencing practices.

4. National Landlord Register & Ombudsman

A new Landlord Register and independent Ombudsman will be introduced to raise standards and improve accountability.

What this means for you:

All landlords must register and meet defined compliance standards.
MAS Lettings & Management will handle registration and communication with the new systems once launched.

🕓 When Will These Changes Take Effect?

Although the Act has received Royal Assent, the reforms will be phased in gradually. Implementation dates will be set by the Government through secondary legislation.

MAS Lettings & Management will monitor announcements and provide timely updates to all our landlords.