Renting in 2026: The New Rights Most Tenants Still Don't Know They Have
Here's a statistic that should worry anyone who rents: research this year found that most tenants are unaware of the Renters' Rights Act — the biggest overhaul of renting in England for a generation, and one that is now fully in force. That means millions of people are still renting as if the old rules apply. Still afraid of revenge eviction if they complain about mould. Still assuming the landlord can put the rent up whenever they like. Still thinking a "no DSS" advert is just how things are. None of that is true anymore. Here's what actually changed — and what it means for you. 1. You can no longer be evicted for no reason Section 21 — the "no-fault" eviction notice that let landlords end a tenancy without giving any reason — has been abolished. A landlord who wants possession now needs a legal ground: serious rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, selling the property, or moving in themselves, each with proper notice periods and evidence. Th...