The Renters’ Rights Bill receives Royal Assent
The Renters’ Rights Bill’s Royal Assent approval was announced today - 27th October 2025.
From the date the Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 11th September 2024, it has taken 413 days to reach this point.
A total of 226 pages, 76,770 words, 6,218 paragraphs and 18,650 lines of text that make up one of the most significant shifts in legislation since the introduction of the Housing Act 1988.
How is a Car Engine linked to the Renters’ Rights Bill?
The photo below is of an engine - not to sure what kind, but it's purpose is to serve as an analogy for what is happening in the private rented sector.
An engine is a sophisticated piece of equipment and if well maintained, regularly inspected, warning lights or odd noises addressed and serviced by a professional, will serve its purpose for a long time.
Before an excellent mechanic takes an engine apart, they will know exactly what it takes to research and plan out the engine rebuild.
Renters’ Rights Bill - Consideration of Commons amendments - HOL -14th October 2025
There we have it. The expectations may have been high, and the outcome disappointing, but the ‘Ping Pong’ stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill will not last very long, in fact, the likelihood is that the Bill will not find it’s way back to the House of Lords again.
The proposed amendments, some of which were extremely significant - restrictions on advanced rent payments, some protection for landlords who consent to tenants having a pet, the quality of rented property for MOD personnel, preventing relet for a 12 month period under Ground 1A should a rented property fail to sell - and some relevant points were put forward in favour, but did not have a significant impact on the Bill.
UK Landlords Prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill
UK landlords can prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill with a free training series at the UK’s largest property exhibition on 29 October in London
The National Landlord Investment Show has announced a free, in-person landlord training series designed to help landlords and property professionals prepare for the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill, soon to be an Act. The training will take place in person on 29 October 2025 at Old Billingsgate, London, as part of the UK’s largest property exhibition, which is free to attend with registration required.
With the Renters’ Rights Bill due to be reviewed in the House of Lords on 14th October for the final stages of “ping pong” on amendments, the Bill is moving closer to becoming an Act. It’s certain that preparation is now more crucial than ever, as the Renters’ Rights Act is set to become an imminent reality for the UK private rented sector.
The training will be a three-part series taking place across the event, led by property industry experts with an in-depth focus on the new assured tenancy system, the changes to evictions, and new landlord obligations and penalties. Landlords will leave the training series with practical tips for preparation and implementation