What's changed for landlords, and what's next.
Inside LetSafely, each change is matched to the properties it affects. Here's the full timeline for England.
Renters' Rights Act becomes law
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent. It is the biggest change to private renting in England in decades and is being brought in over three phases.
Councils get stronger investigation powers
Local councils can now demand documents and enter properties more easily to check landlords are meeting their duties.
Making Tax Digital for property income
Landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 now keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC.
Section 21 ends and fixed terms become periodic
Existing and new assured shorthold tenancies became periodic assured tenancies. 'No fault' Section 21 evictions ended, new Section 8 grounds apply, rent can rise once a year using the Section 13 process, rental bidding is banned and tenants can ask to keep a pet. New civil penalties range from £7,000 to £40,000.
Information Sheet deadline for existing tenants
Landlords had to give every existing tenant the government's Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet. Sending only a link to GOV.UK does not count as giving it.
PRS Database registration (phase 2)
A national database of private landlords and rented homes is rolling out region by region. Landlords will need to register themselves and every rental property before marketing or letting it.
Decent Homes Standard and Awaab's Law (phase 3)
A Decent Homes Standard and Awaab's Law timeframes for fixing damp, mould and hazards are due to extend to private rentals. The government will consult before confirming dates.
Landlord Ombudsman membership
Every private landlord is expected to join a new landlord ombudsman scheme so tenants can escalate complaints.
Sources: GOV.UK Renters' Rights Act implementation roadmap and guide. Dates marked upcoming may change. Not legal advice.