Government Guides for the Renters’ Rights Act 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.
A Section 21 is NOT an Eviction Notice
Since the Government's white paper titled ‘A Fairer Private Rented Sector’ was published in June 2022, there has been constant reference to a Section 21 Notice being an ‘eviction notice.’ The headline across government publications and the national press was and still is :-
“No-fault evictions to be banned in England from May” - BBC
“In just under six months, private renters will no longer face being served with a Section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction notice.” - ““We’re calling time on no fault evictions” - Housing Secretary, Steve Reed & MHCLG
Severe Winter Weather Warning
As the weather begins to change, so do our behaviours, the requirements we need to put in place to stay safe and ensure that those around us who are vulnerable, stay safe.
Why is winter weather a risk to our health?
Cold temperatures have an impact on our health, but there are other risks in winter including physical injuries from slips, trips and falls.
As we get older it becomes harder for our bodies to detect how cold we are, and it takes longer to warm up which can be bad for our health. For older people in particular, the longer the exposure to the cold, the more risk of heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia, depression, worsening arthritis and increased accidents at home (associated with loss of strength and dexterity in the hands).
BREAKING NEWS - IMPLEMENTATION DATES FOR RENTERS’ RIGHTS ACT 2025 ANNOUNCED
One of the most pressing questions since the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent has been when will the legislation be implemented. Finally the government have announced that key elements of the ACT will be introduced as follows:-
New investigatory powers giving local councils a stronger ability to inspect properties, demand documents, and access third-party data to crack down on rogue landlords and enforce housing standards more effectively will come into effect on 27 December 2025.
Government guidance has been issued twice in a very short space of time and we should be mindful that local authorities will have the power to investigate whether a landlord or an agent letting out private rented housing has broken certain laws.