Renters' Rights Act checker
The biggest change to English renting in 40 years went live on 1 May 2026: Section 21 is gone, every tenancy is periodic, and the fines run to £40,000. Answer the questions below and get a personalised action list with the deadlines that apply to you.
Rules checked against gov.uk sources, July 2026. England only.
What actually changed on 1 May 2026: no-fault (Section 21) evictions abolished, all tenancies became periodic, rent rises limited to once a year via Section 13, rent in advance capped at one month, rental bidding banned, and blanket bans on benefits claimants or children made unlawful. A landlord database and ombudsman follow from late 2026.
The full plain-English detail, with sources: the Renters' Rights Act guide and every certificate a landlord legally needs.