Decoding the Renters' Rights Act 2025: What a new tenancy structure means for landlords

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces a major change to how residential tenancies are set up in England. A significant shift for landlords is the removal of fixed-term tenancies. These changes aim to provide a single, simpler tenancy structure to benefit landlords and tenants.

Under the new legislation, new tenancies will no longer be granted for a fixed term. Instead, all tenancies will be periodic from the start, running on a month-to-month basis with no set end date. Existing tenancies will move onto this structure from 1^st May 2026. Tenancies will therefore continue until either the tenant gives notice or the landlord regains possession using the correct legal process.

Both landlords and tenants have been used to having the peace of mind of a fixed term and completing tenancy renewals at the end of a fixed term. The new structure therefore removes the requirement tenancy renewals and is expected to result in longer term tenancies by default.

Landlords 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.

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