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The Lettings Industry Council

Renters' Rights Act Information

Documents and Links

Government guidance about changes to the private rented sector due to the Renters' Rights Act.

Asking for rent in advance: guidance for local authorities. This guidance covers sections 8 and 9 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

Guidance - Easy read: private renting in England. These guides explain how to rent from a private landlord if you live in England.

Enforcement measures for landlords: Renters' Rights Act 2025. This guide is designed to help landlords and agents understand what happens if they commit an offence or break the rules.

Enforcement of the new tenancy system under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. This guide is designed to help local authorities understand what action can be taken if a landlord or letting agent commits an offence or breaks the rules.

Fees you can charge as part of a tenancy. This guide explains what fees landlords can ask for when renting out a property.

Giving notice of possession to tenants before 1 May 2026. This guide explains the process a landlord must take when they served an eviction notice before 1 May 2026.

Grounds for possession: guidance for landlords and letting agents. This guidance lists all the grounds (reasons) and notice periods for landlords and letting agents if they are considering ending a tenancy.

Grounds for possession tenant guidance. This guidance lists all the grounds (reasons) and notice periods your landlord or letting agent has to give you if they are considering ending your tenancy.

Press release - Historic protections for renters in action across England. The most historic changes to private renting in England now give 11 million tenants landmark new rights and protections that will transform their experiences.

Press release - When will the Renters' Right Act come into force? What the changes coming in from Friday 1st May mean for you - including the ban on Section 21 no fault evictions, and new rules on pets and rent increases

Investigatory powers guidance for Renters' Rights Act 2025. This act gives local housing authorities powers to investigate whether a landlord or an agent letting out private rented housing has broken certain laws.

Rent Repayment Orders: guidance for tenants. This guidance is for tenants who rent privately and want to apply for a rent repayment order.

Rental discrimination under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Guidance for local councils in England.

Renters' Rights Act: an overview for landlords. The Renters’ Rights Act has changed how landlords let out private properties. These changes came into effect on 1 May 2026.

Renters’ Rights Act overview for tenants. The Renters’ Rights Act has changed how landlords let out private properties. This overview of the main changes is for tenants.

Repossessing your privately rented property after 1 May 2026. This guide explains the process a landlord must take when they serve an eviction notice after 1 May 2026.

Tenant Fees Act amended by the Renters' Rights Act 2025. This guidance explains what fees landlords can charge related to a tenancy. It also explains what fees are prohibited.

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