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Your New Renting Superpowers (2026 Edition)

May 2026 changed renting forever, and for once, the change is actually in your favour. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is now live, and tenants across England are Googling the same questions. Here’s the fast, friendly, no-nonsense guide you actually need.

1. Section 21 “no fault” evictions are gone forever

You can’t be kicked out just because your landlord “feels like it”. Section 21 is abolished. They now need a proper legal ground.

What this means:

  • You stay unless they prove a valid reason.
  • No more “Mercury is in retrograde, please leave.”
  • Any eviction without a legal ground is invalid.
2. Rent increases: once a year, and challengeable

Rent bidding is banned. Increases must follow the Section 13 process with two months’ notice.

Your powers:

  • Challenge any increase at the Tribunal.
  • Fee now £47 (down from £341).
  •  Historically, 77% of tenants got a reduction. Yes, really!
3. Pets: You can now ask, and they must consider it

Landlords must reply within the legal timeframe and can’t unreasonably refuse.

Tip: Put it in writing. Describe the pet. Keep proof.

4. Your landlord MUST give you the new Information Sheet

By 31 May 2026, every tenant must receive the official RRA Information Sheet (PDF or hard copy).

If they don’t?

They risk a £7,000 fine.

5. Your tenancy is now rolling, no more fixed terms

All private tenancies are now assured periodic tenancies. Your tenancy continues until:

  •  you give two months’ notice, or
  • Your landlord can only end your tenancy by giving the correct legal notice, which ranges from immediate to four months, depending on the ground, and then getting a court order.
  • More stability, especially for the 1.6 million PRS families.
6. No discrimination against tenants with kids or benefits
  • It’s now illegal to refuse you because you have children or receive benefits.
  • Screenshot everything.
7. What to do if your landlord tries something dodgy
  • Eviction threat? Ask: “Which legal ground under the Housing Act 1988 are you relying on?”
  • Rent increase? If it’s not the official Section 13 form, it’s invalid.
  • No Information Sheet? Remind them it’s mandatory.
  • Discrimination? Keep evidence, it’s unlawful.
  •  Need help? NestandNurture Within the Law gives you solicitor drafted templates and guidance without solicitor prices.

The renting world has changed, and you finally have rights worth using.