RRA 2025 Key Dates
Important dates landlords need to know for the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
Implementation Timeline
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2025 |
Renters' Rights Act 2025 receives Royal Assent The Act is officially passed into law |
| 27 Oct 2025 |
Awaab's Law comes into force for social landlords Strict timeframes for investigating and repairing hazards |
| 1 May 2026 |
Section 21 abolished No-fault evictions end. All evictions must use Section 8 grounds only |
| 1 May 2026 |
All tenancies become periodic Fixed-term tenancies abolished. Existing fixed terms convert automatically |
| 1 May 2026 |
Discrimination provisions come into force "No DSS" and "No children" policies explicitly banned |
| 1 May 2026 |
Rental bidding banned Cannot invite or encourage tenants to offer above advertised rent |
| 1 May 2026 |
Advance rent capped at one month Cannot require more than one month's rent in advance |
| 1 May 2026 |
Pet request rules come into force Must respond to pet requests within 28 days or consent is deemed granted |
| 31 May 2026 |
Deadline to serve Information Sheet to existing tenants New government-mandated information must be provided |
| 2026 (TBC) |
National Landlord Database launches All landlords must register themselves and their properties |
| 2026 (TBC) |
PRS Ombudsman membership becomes mandatory All private landlords must join the new redress scheme |
| 2035/37 (TBC) |
Awaab's Law extended to private landlords Phase 3 - implementation 2035 or 2037 subject to consultation |
| 2035/37 (TBC) |
Decent Homes Standard extended to private rented sector Phase 3 - implementation 2035 or 2037 subject to consultation |
| 2028 |
Proposed EPC Band C requirement for new tenancies Subject to ongoing consultation |
| 2030 |
Proposed EPC Band C requirement for all tenancies Subject to ongoing consultation |
Keep This Page Bookmarked
Dates marked "TBC" are subject to government implementation timetables. We'll update this page as specific dates are confirmed. Last updated: December 2025.
Stay Compliant With Every Change
2-Move monitors all legislative changes and ensures your properties remain compliant. We handle the complexity so you don't have to. Get in touch to discuss how we can help.