Renters Rights

Renters Rights Hub

Your guide to the new Renters’ Rights Act 2025

Key Changes for Tenants & Landlords

• End of Section 21 “no‑fault” evictions
• No more fixed term tenancies
• Rent rises limited to once per year and can be challenged
• No bidding above the advertised rent
• Maximum of one month’s rent required upfront
• No discrimination against tenants with children
• Tenants may request to keep a pet

Official GOV.UK Guidance

• Renters’ Rights Act: guidance for local authorities and councils – GOV.UK

Full Legislation

• Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – Full legislation

Government Explainer

• Everything you need to know: Guide to the Renters’ Rights Act – GOV.UK

Enforcement under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025

• Enforcement of the new tenancy system under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – GOV.UK

Advice for Tenants

• Private Rented Tenants information - GOV.UK
• Everything you need to know Renters Rights Act: private tenants - Shelter England

Other useful information for tenants:

• Everything you need to know Private renting: Your rights and responsibilities - GOV.UK

Landlords

• Everything you need to know: Private landlords
• Government housing campaign information for landlords
• Government legal guidance for landlords
• National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA): Preparing for Renters’ Rights

Support from Your Local Housing Authority

• Understanding your rights
• Reporting landlord or agent breaches
• Help with harassment, illegal eviction, or rent issues

Report a Problem with Your Private Rented Property

Students – Housing Support Links

• Nottingham Trent Students’ Union – Information & Advice
• University of Nottingham Students’ Union – Housing Advice
• NUS Student Housing Hub
• Unipol Housing Advice
• Citizens Advice Nottingham
• Shelter – Housing Help

Report an Issue

Contact us to refer potential offences under the Renters’ Rights Act and related legislation for investigation.   

• Complete the Referral Form 
  • Email to TenancyMatters@nottinghamcity.gov.uk