The Renters (Reform) Bill has already become law as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 , and most of its core renting changes are scheduled to start on 1 May 2026 in England.

What has happened so far?

  • The original “Renters (Reform) Bill” completed its passage through Parliament and received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, which turned it into the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
  • From Royal Assent onward, it is legally an Act, but most of the practical changes for tenants and landlords only take effect on specified future dates via “commencement” provisions.

Key date: when changes start

  • The main new tenancy regime, including the abolition of most section 21 “no‑fault” evictions and the shift to the new tenancy structure, is planned to start on 1 May 2026 in England.
  • Guidance and secondary regulations are being phased in beforehand, with further elements (like the national private rented sector database and ombudsman) expected from late 2026 onwards.

What this means in practice

  • Legally, the Bill is already law as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, but many renters and landlords will not feel the main impact until the 1 May 2026 commencement date for the core tenancy reforms.
  • Additional measures such as the PRS database, ombudsman, and extended standards are due in later phases running into 2027–2030 and beyond.

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