Renters’ Rights Bill Update: What to Expect on 14 October 2025

The big picture

The Renters’ Rights Bill (2024–25) is moving into its final stage in Parliament. If passed, it will be one of the most significant changes to rental law in decades—abolishing no-fault evictions, strengthening tenant protections, and reshaping how landlords and tenants interact.

With Parliament set to revisit the Bill in mid-October, the 14th of October 2025 could be a decisive date. Here’s what renters and landlords need to know.

What’s in the Bill?

The Bill proposes:

• Ending Section 21 “no-fault” evictions – landlords will need valid legal grounds to end a tenancy.

• All tenancies become periodic – no more short fixed-term AST contracts.

• Rent increases limited to once per year – and open to challenge at tribunal.

• Fairer access – bans on blanket refusals for tenants with children or on benefits.

• Pet rights – landlords must reasonably consider requests.

• Stronger enforcement – with a new Private Renters’ Ombudsman and tougher local authority powers.

Why 14 October matters

After passing the House of Lords in July, the Bill returned to the Commons in September for consideration of Lords’ amendments. The next step—potentially around 14 October—could be final agreement between the two Houses.

If completed, the Bill could receive Royal Assent this autumn and become law. Many changes are expected to roll out in 2026, once secondary regulations are in place.

What renters should do now

• Stay informed: know your rights as the Bill moves forward.

• Review your tenancy: expect more security and fewer risks of sudden eviction.

• Watch rent reviews: landlords will soon be restricted to one increase per year.

What landlords should do now

• Prepare tenancy agreements for conversion to periodic contracts.

• Update rent-review processes to comply with the new once-a-year rule.

• Review property standards—enforcement will be stricter.

• Communicate changes to tenants early to build trust.

Next steps

Homesty will continue tracking the Bill and updating you as it progresses.
📅 Check back after 14 October for the latest developments.

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