Renters’ Rights Act 2025: What Happens Next

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: The Ping-Pong Is Over — Now What?

After months of parliamentary back-and-forth (and more political rallies than a Wimbledon final), the Renters’ Rights Bill has officially become law. It now has a new name:
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

So, the rally’s over. The potato has landed. The bats are down.
But — and this is important — the game hasn’t actually started yet.

Here’s what that means, in real language, not Westminster-speak.

So… What Actually Changes Today?

Not much — yet.
This is where a lot of media headlines get confusing.

Royal Assent means the law exists, but most of its big changes do not activate immediately.
Instead, the Government will now introduce Commencement Regulations — phased “switch-on” dates for different parts of the Act.

Think of it like:

• The rulebook is printed

• The whistle hasn’t blown yet

Phase 1 (Soon, but not today)

These are the parts expected to activate earliest:

No one needs to panic — but everyone needs to tidy up their side of the fence.

Phase 2 (The Big Shift) — Coming 2026

This is where the renting landscape changes shape:

These are the reforms that will shape day-to-day renting for the next decade.

But again — not active yet.
The government will announce the timeline.

“This is the moment where everyone takes a breath. The law is passed, but the real work starts now.”
— Xavier, CEO, Homesty

What Landlords Should Do Now

No drama. No panic. Just prep.

Start reviewing:

• Your tenancy agreements

• Your possession / notice process

• Your screening and referencing approach

• How you communicate with tenants

And — importantly:

Document everything.
The new system rewards clarity, not “He said / She said.”

“The landlords who stay ahead aren’t the biggest. They’re the ones who are organised.”
— Duncan, CMO, Homesty

What Tenants Should Do Now

Don’t assume the new rights apply today.

But do:

• Keep communicating in writing

• Know your rent and repair rights

• Stay aware of notices (and timelines)

And if in doubt, ask questions early. The new rules are built on transparency — not guessing.

Okay — So What Happens Next?

Here’s the timeline to watch:

We’ll continue tracking the dates, so you don’t have to dig through Hansard at 11pm.

The Homesty View

Renting is about relationships, not just regulations.

We think the Act:

• Raises fairness

• Pushes transparency

• Reduces friction

• Nudges out bad practice on both sides

And as always —
The better the communication,
The better the tenancy.

That’s why we built Homesty the way we did.
Clear messaging. Transparent contracts. Shared context. Less chaos.

No WhatsApp dramas. No missing paperwork.
Just a calmer way to rent.