The Property Podcast Renters’ Rights: What you should be doing right now
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Nov 20, 2025 Major changes are on the horizon in the rental market with the upcoming Renters' Rights Act. The shift will abolish fixed-term tenancies in favor of indefinite agreements. Landlords must prepare for new rent increase rules and stricter notice periods for property repossession. Key discussions include limits on advance rent, pet rules, and the introduction of a landlord database. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding these changes to navigate the evolving landscape successfully.
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Three Months Arrears Is The Main Trigger
- Rent arrears will be a clear statutory trigger: tenants owing three months' rent can face possession proceedings with four weeks' notice.
- Judges must grant possession if the arrears still equal or exceed three months at the hearing.
Antisocial Conduct Threshold Raised
- Antisocial behaviour and breaches now face a much higher court discretion and a high threshold for guaranteed possession.
- Only very serious cases (police-level issues) give landlords near-certain ability to regain possession.
Rent Rise Limits And Tribunal Risk
- Rent increases will be limited to once a year with two months' notice and tenants can challenge increases at tribunal.
- A tribunal challenge pauses the increase until decided and it will not be backdated if delayed.