Updates to the Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, meaning that the changes proposed by the Act are now law. The changes will be introduced gradually so you will not see any immediate changes.
Most of the changes within the Renters’ Rights Act will affect private tenants. However, the Renters’ Rights Act also has some implications for social housing landlords and tenants.
The key implications for you and EPIC are:
Changes to types of tenancy
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will see an end to the following tenancy types:
- Assured Shorthold (Starter) tenancies
- Fixed-term tenancies
These tenancies will automatically become Assured Tenancies – you do not need to take any action.
We will write to you before these changes takes place to inform you of how this will affect your rights as a tenant, which will be of no detriment to you.
Assured Tenancies will not be affected.
What does the Renters’ Rights Act mean?
The end of Section 21 “No Fault” evictions with effect from 1 May 2026
Section 21 has previously allowed landlords to evict tenants without giving a reason. As part of the Act, starting on 1 May 2026 this will no longer be allowed. Section 21 has always been used as a last resort at EPIC, as our aim is to support tenants to sustain their tenancies.
The introduction of additional Grounds for Possession
The Act introduces additional grounds relating to serious breaches of tenancy agreements, e.g. anti-social behaviour, nonpayment of rent, and homes identified for redevelopment. These amendments to the grounds for possession will be available to landlords, including EPIC, from 1 May 2026, to coincide with the end of Section 21 evictions.
It is important to stay informed and to understand your rights as these changes come into effect. We will contact any tenants who may be directly affected by the changes nearer to the time.
If you are concerned about this or have any questions, please contact us on 01782 252575, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
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