No-fault evictions will be banned in England from May next year as the government confirmed overnight as it set out the timeline for the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act.
The Act, says the Government,will empower renters by providing them with greater security, rights and protections so that they can stay in their homes for longer, build lives in their communities, and avoid the risk of homelessness adding that it allow a crack down on the minority of unscrupulous landlords who exploit, mistreat or discriminate against renters.
Amongst its other provisions rents will be capped at one rise per year with challenges allowed on excessive hikes with Upfront costs limited to one month’s rent only
Bidding wars will be banned and there will be Stronger rights for tenants to keep pets with refusals needing a clear reason
There will also be a ban on refusing tenants because they have children or receive benefits
The new tenancy regime will apply to both new and existing tenancies and will come into force on 1 May 2026.
Then in the second phase from late 2026, The Government will introduce our innovative Database of PRS properties to bring together key information for landlords, tenants, and councils.
The Database content will inform tenant choices when entering new tenancies; will help landlords understand their obligations and demonstrate compliance; and will support councils in targeting enforcement.
It will establish a Landlord Ombudsman for the PRS to improve dispute resolution, settling issues between tenants and landlords without costly court proceedings.
