Breaking news: Renters’ Rights Bill Passed – Major change ahead for the buy-to-let market
Roger Morris (pictured below), the Group Distribution Director at Chetwood Bank, has provided an update about the breaking news from Westminster — Parliament has passed the Renters’ Rights Bill and will shortly receive Royal Assent, becoming law within days.
In his latest update, he highlights that, as someone who is deeply involved in the Buy-to-Let sector, it is vital for mortgage advisers, estate agents and landlords to understand the impact this will have.
Roger highlights that this is the biggest reform of the private rented sector in decades and will reshape how landlords let property. Here is his LinkedIn video update from outside the Houses of Parliament.
What the Bill Does
The Renters’ Rights Bill aims to deliver a fairer, more transparent rental market by:
• Abolishing Assured Shorthold Tenancies – moving all lets to rolling periodic tenancies.
• Banning Section 21 evictions, meaning landlords must use valid legal grounds to regain possession.
• Restricting rent increases to once per year and requiring them to be “reasonable”.
• Banning bidding wars and large rent-in-advance payments.
• Introducing a Decent Homes Standard across all rented properties.
• Creating a national landlord database and new PRS Ombudsman for tenant complaints.
• Strengthening rights around pets and discrimination, ensuring landlords can’t unreasonably refuse tenants with pets or benefits
Implications for buy-to-let advisers and landlords
• Tenancy certainty reduced: All tenancies will move to rolling contracts, ending 6- or 12-month fixed terms.
• Possession procedures lengthened: No-fault evictions end, meaning slower possession routes if tenants breach terms.
• Rental income control: Rent can only be reviewed annually and must reflect market value.
• Upfront rent limits: Usually capped at one month, changing cash-flow patterns.
• Higher compliance costs: Decent Homes Standard and Awaab’s Law will require proactive property maintenance.
• Policy change for pets and equality: Landlords must update tenancy documents and insurance accordingly.
When Will It Happen?
Royal Assent is expected within days, with implementation likely between April and June 2026.
Some administrative measures such as the Ombudsman and database will follow later.
Current tenancies remain unchanged until the official start date is confirmed.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is a landmark shift that every adviser, landlord and lender must now prepare for.
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