Government Guides for the RRA 2025

Since the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent, the government have been very hard at work publishing and updating guidance for the different elements of the Act.

 

It is important to note that the guidance has been updated since it was first published, so make sure that the latest version is referenced.

 

Overview for landlords: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/renters-rights-act-an-overview-for-landlords

 

Tenancy agreements overview: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/tenancy-agreements-overview

 

Tenancy types: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/tenancy-types

 

Rental bidding: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/rental-bidding-a-guide-for-landlords

 

Rental discrimination: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/rental-discrimination-a-guide-for-landlords

 

If someone who has children wants to rent your property: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/rental-discrimination-a-guide-for-landlords

 

If someone who receives benefits wants to rent your property: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/if-someone-who-receives-benefits-wants-to-rent-your-property

 

If someone reports you for rental discrimination: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/if-someone-reports-you-for-rental-discrimination

 

Rent payments and deposits: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/rent-payments-and-deposits

 

Fees you can charge as part of a tenancy: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/fees-you-can-charge-as-part-of-a-tenancy

 

Rent increases: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/rent-increases

 

If a tenant wants to keep a pet: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/if-a-tenant-wants-a-pet-to-live-with-them

 

Dealing with anti-social behaviour: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/dealing-with-antisocial-behaviour

 

Resolving issues with your tenant: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/resolving-issues-with-your-tenant

 

Ending a tenancy: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/ending-a-tenancy

 

If your tenant wants to leave: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/if-your-tenant-wants-to-leave

 

Evicting tenants overview: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/evicting-tenants-overview

 

Giving notice to evict tenants: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/giving-notice-to-evict-tenants

 

Standard possession claims: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/standard-possession-claims

 

Giving notice before May 1 2026: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/giving-notice-of-possession-to-tenants-before-1-may-2026

 

Repossessing your privately rented property after May 1 2026: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/repossessing-your-privately-rented-property-on-or-after-1-may-2026

 

Possession hearings and orders: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/possession-hearings-and-orders

 

If tenants do not follow the possession order: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/if-tenants-do-not-follow-the-possession-order

 

Enforcement measures for landlords: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/enforcement-measures-for-landlords