All change for the rental market from May 2026

The government has announced that the Renters’ Rights Act will become law on 1 May 2026. Phase 1 of the new legislation introduces wide-ranging reforms including the abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions meaning tenants cannot be given notice without a reason. The Bill also limits rent increases to once a year. Phase 2 will be introduced between 2026 and 2028 when the Private Rented Sector (PRS) database and the landlord ombudsman is introduced. Phase 3 will be from 2030 onwards. Our lettings team is on hand to answer any queries you may have, read more here Our lettings team is here to help landlords navigate the new rules ahead of the 2026 deadline so please get in touch to find out more.