Decoding the Renters' Rights Act 2025 – How does it affect the end of a tenancy?
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 makes major changes to how tenancies in England can be ended.
A significant reform is the abolition of Section 21, commonly referred to the “no-fault” eviction. Landlords can no longer end an assured shorthold tenancy without giving a reason. The ability to serve a “no-fault” notice and regain possession at the end of a fixed term has been removed.
From the1st May 2026 a Landlord must rely on a Section 8 notice and specify a statutory ground for possession to end a tenancy. The ground or reason, must be cited (for example a landlord wishing to sell or move into the property, rent arrears or antisocial behaviour) and will affect the notice period provided to a tenant.
In practical terms, ending a tenancy is now a grounds-based process. Landlords must plan around the available Section 8 grounds and the applicable notice periods, rather than relying on a fixed-term expiry or a Section 21 notice.
The Renters’ Rights Act also changes the notice required from a tenant to end a tenancy, increasing the notice period from a month to two months, effective from a rent payment date.
Landlords and tenants need to understand these changes and consider the impacts on new and existing tenancies now.
If you are a landlord and want to find out more about how the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will affect you, speak to Mundys expert residential lettings team on 01522 556099.