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UK landlords, listen. The Renters Rights Bill 2025 changes things. This post tells you:
- What it is. Why it matters.
- No more Section 21 evictions.
- New rules for rent month by month.
- Rent can go up once a year. You must give notice.
- One deposit moves with the renter.
- No more bidding wars for rent.
- Renters get more rights. You must follow rules.
What It Is
The Renters Rights Bill 2025 is big. It changes rent rules in the UK. Landlords and agents must know this. It changes evictions. It changes rent. It changes deposits. It helps renters. Know these rules. Follow the law. Protect your rent business.
No More Section 21
You can’t use Section 21 to evict renters. This makes renting safer. Now, you need a real reason to end a rent. You can’t just take back the place. This helps renters. It makes rents last longer.
What Changes:
- Section 21 is gone from the law.
- Now use Section 8. You need a real reason (like no rent, bad behavior, or you need the place).
What You Do:
- Keep good rent notes. Note bad things and talks.
- Change how you evict. Change your papers.
- Ask a lawyer. This helps you get your place back fast.
Rent Month By Month
New rules change rent to month by month. Not for a long time set. Renters can leave fast. They give two months’ notice. But you might not know how long they stay. This makes planning hard.
What This Means:
- Renters leave with two months’ notice. Any time.
- You need a real reason to end a rent. You must follow rules.
- Renters can move easy. But you don’t know for sure how long they stay.
Good Idea:
Give good things for long stays. Ask renters if they are happy. This can make them stay.
Rent Goes Up Once A Year
New rules say rent can go up one time each year. You must tell renters two months before. Use a paper called Section 13. Rent must go up the right way. This stops fast rent changes. Renters have time to get ready or ask why. Keep notes of all rent changes. This shows you follow the law.
Best Things To Do:
- Say when rent can change in your rent papers.
- Always write down rent changes. Keep copies.
- Don’t just talk about rent. Follow the law.
One Deposit Moves
Renters use one deposit. It goes with them. This costs them less at first. They don’t pay a new deposit before getting old one back. This helps renters. But you need to be safe if they break things or don’t pay. Use good rules for deposits.
What You Must Know:
- Groups will handle moving deposits.
- You still put deposits with a safe group.
- Talk clear to new and old renters about deposits.
No More Bidding
You can’t take more rent than you asked for. All renters must be treated fair. This stops rich renters from paying more to get a place. All renters should have a fair chance at the price you said. Only ask for the price you listed. Don’t make deals that break this rule.
Good Rule:
- List your rent at the real price.
- Don’t take more money, even if they just talk about it.
- Keep notes of all talks about rent.
Renters Have More Rights
New rules help renters who need it. They make things better for renting. New laws say all renters must be treated fair. It doesn’t matter if they get help with rent, have kids, or have pets. You can still say no to pets for good reasons. But you can’t just say no to all pets. You must fix bad things like damp and mold. This is now a big rule.
- Don’t treat people bad because of rent help, kids, or how they get money.
- Renters can ask for pets. No just saying no to all.
- You must fix damp and mold. This is the new Awaab’s Law.
What You Do Now
These changes change everything. From showing places to rules you follow. You must be more careful and keep better notes. Knowing these rules now means less trouble later.
- Look at your rent papers. Change them if you need to.
- Use the right papers for notices and rent changes.
- Get ready for moving deposits and rent month by month.
- Teach your workers about the new rules.
- Ask for help if you need it. This stops problems.
How We Can Help
New rules can be hard. We help landlords know the rules. We help you manage your rents right. If you have one rent or many, we help you follow rules, stay safe, and make money. Do you need help with the Renters Rights Bill 2025? See how we help landlords.