Renters’ Rights Act 2025 - Government Publishes Guidance for Tenants

Rent Repayment Orders offences: guidance for tenants
This guidance for tenants lists the offences a landlord can commit and how you can prove the offence was committed when applying for a Rent Repayment Order.

Grounds for possession tenant guidance
Grounds for possession guidance for tenants will be available soon.

Notices of possession served after 1 May 2026: a guide for tenants who are renting from a private landlord
Guidance on what happens when your landlord gives you notice on or after 1 May to leave your home and the court and eviction process if you do not leave.

Renters’ Rights Act overview for tenants

Page summary:
The Renters’ Rights Act changes how landlords let out private properties from 1 May 2026.This overview of the main changes is for tenants.

Rent Repayment Orders: guidance for tenants

Page summary:
This guidance is for tenants who rent privately and want to apply for a rent repayment order.

Tenant Fees Act 2019: guidance for tenants
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 defines what fees and payments your landlord can ask you to pay. 

Notices of possession served before 1 May 2026: a guide for tenants who are renting from a private landlord 
This guide covers what happens when your landlord gives you notice before 1 May 2026 to leave your home and the court and evictions process if you do not leave.