Renters’ Rights Act 2025 - The Key Issues for Litigators Explored

Introduction

Property litigators and local authority lawyers operating within the private rented sector will be well aware that significant reforms have been anticipated for some time. With the recent change in government, the direction and detail of those reforms have evolved, now reflected in the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

The Act is far-reaching, and the implications of non-compliance are substantial. It introduces complex new obligations for landlords and imposes considerable financial penalties for failures to meet them. It is therefore vital to prepare early - both to manage issues as they arise and to ensure landlords receive timely and informed advice ahead of commencement.

This webinar will outline the key provisions and offer practical insight into the main challenges that landlords and their advisers are likely to encounter.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• An overview of the key changes from the Renters (Reform) Bill
• An overview of the abolition of s.21, and of s.8 reform and grounds for possession
• Rent: Stating Rent, Rent Bidding, and Rent Increase Reform
• Provisions for pets and mandatory consents
• An overview of protections against discrimination
• Implementation of the ‘Private Rented Sector Database’ and Ombudsman/Redress Scheme
• Application of the Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector including Awaab’s Law
• Preparing for implementation - practical guidance and top tips

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 22nd January 2026

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