Renters’ Right Act

Davies White and Perry offer comprehensive expertise in the New Legislation, ensuring you navigate its requirements with confidence. Our team is thoroughly familiar with current laws and regulatory frameworks. This enables us to provide clear, actionable guidance tailored to your rental process.

The Renters’ Rights Act received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and will come into effect on the 1st May 2026. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 overhauls private renting in England, benefiting both the landlord and renters.

The act removes bidding wars amongst rented homes, allowing landlords to set a clear, fair market price for their property, helping reduce potential disputes between them and renters. If disputes do arise, the new Renters’ Rights Act requires all landlords to join the Ombudsman service, which helps settle disputes between landlords and tenants fairly and more quickly than the courts. This is an independent, free service resolving disputes regarding conduct, property standards, and repairs.

The act also brings in a shift to periodic tenancies, eliminating the need for managing fixed-term renewals, providing more consistency and reducing admin for both the landlord and renters.

As the law changes, Davies White and Perry will keep you informed. We provide step-by-step support throughout the transition, helping you adapt seamlessly while maintaining compliance.

Below provides you with simplified information to assist with your understanding of the new changes. If you would like to discuss your needs further, please do give one of our team a call in the office on 01952 811003 or email newport@davieswhiteperry.co.uk