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At Eadon Lockwood & Riddle, we believe every tenant deserves to feel informed, confident and protected. Below you’ll find everything you need to know about your rights as a tenant and the fees associated with renting a property through ELR. If you have any questions, our friendly lettings team is always happy to help.
From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 gives tenants new rights and introduces new rules for private landlords. These changes apply to tenants in the private rented sector with an assured or assured short hold tenancy. Please note these changes do not usually apply if you live in social housing or are a lodger. These rules have been introduced by law and your landlord cannot put anything into a tenancy agreement to change or disapply them.
End of fixed term tenancies After 1 May 2026, all tenancies will automatically become rolling periodic tenancies. Your tenancy will continue until you choose to end it by giving notice, you and your landlord agree to end it, or your landlord ends it with a valid legal reason.
End of Section 21 evictions Your landlord can no longer serve a Section 21 ‘no fault’ eviction notice on or after 1 May 2026. They will need a legal reason – known as grounds for possession – to ask you to leave.
Rent increases Rent review clauses in tenancy agreements cannot be used for new rent increases after 1 May 2026. Landlords must instead follow the process in section 13 of the Housing Act 1988, giving at least 2 months’ written notice of any proposed increase, which can only happen once per year. Any increase must be no higher than the open market rent and can be challenged at the First-tier Tribunal.
Keeping a pet From 1 May 2026, you have the right to request to keep a pet in your home. Your landlord cannot unreasonably refuse your request and must inform you in writing if they do, along with their reasons.
If you are a student renting from a private landlord If you are a full-time student, your landlord may be able to evict you at the end of the academic year using possession ground 4A, provided they have previously given you written notice that they may use it.
This page is a summary of the key changes only. The new rules may affect your tenancy in ways not described here. For detailed guidance, forms and free advice, visit the private renting guidance pages on GOV.UK.