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Renters9 Rights Act 2025Timeline
After a lengthy legislative journey, the Bill received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, officially becoming the Renters9 Rights
Act. This landmark legislation introduces the most significant reforms to the private rented sector in over 40 years. Over the
coming months, the residential lettings teams at youngsRPS will be closely monitoring developments to ensure we provide the
best possible guidance to our colleagues, landlords, and tenants.
While some initial changes come into force in December 2025, the most substantial reforms will take effect on 1 May 2026.
With only six months to prepare, there is a considerable amount for all parties to understand and implement.
This guide offers a concise overview of information sourced from gov.uk as of November 2025. youngsRPS will continue to share
further updates as more details are released.
For more comprehensive advice, please contact our residential property specialists.
Date
Audience
Milestone
27 October 2025
Tenants, landlords and local councils
Royal Assent for the Renters9 Rights Act 2025
November 2025
Landlords
Landlord guidance for first phase of measures
goes live
November 2025
Local councils
Enforcement guidance for local councils goes live
November 2025
Landlords
Communications campaign for landlords commences
27 December 2025
Local councils
New local council enforcement measures and
investigatory powers (provided by the Act) for local
councils go live
April 2026
Tenants
Communications campaign for tenants commences
April 2026
Tenants
Tenant guidance for first phase of measures goes live
1 May 2026
Tenants, landlords and local councils
Implementation of first phase of measures of the
Renters9 Rights Act 2025
From late 2026
Landlords and local councils
PRS Database and associated guidance goes live for
local councils and landlords
2027
Tenants and landlords
Reforms apply to the Social Rented Sector
2028
Landlords
Mandatory sign-up for landlords to join the PRS
Landlord Ombudsman
TBC 3 subject to consultation
Tenants and landlords
Implementation of Awaab9s Law for the PRS
TBC 3 subject to consultation
Tenants, landlords and local councils
Implementation of Decent Homes Standard for the
PRS
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