Renters' Rights Act 2025 - Guide For Students

The Renters’ Rights Act (coming into force on 1 May 2026) is the biggest shake‑up of the private rental sector in decades. It abolishes no‑fault evictions under Section 21, replaces fixed‑term tenancies with rolling periodic ones, and introduces stronger protections for tenants around rent increases, deposits, and eviction grounds.

Renters' Rights Act - FAQs for students

Get answers to securing a property for next year; renting a one or two bed property; how to plan to end a tenancy; will I need a guarantor etc.

Find out how you will be affected during the transitional period of the Renters' Rights Act being introduced.

Giving Notice - Joint and Individual Tenancies

Notice periods are changing - find out more

Rent Payments post Renters' Rights Act 2025

Rent moves to monthly payments following the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act - exceptions,transitional variances, opting to pay more and rent increases.

Thinking of having a pet in your student accommodation? Get advice here on the process.

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolishes the use of Section 21 "no fault" evictions

Students in private sector purpose-built accommodation

More information for students in PBSA will be available in this section shortly