Renters' Rights Act 2025 — In Force 1 May 2026
Your landlord knows the new rules.
Now so will you.
Your landlord knows the new rules. Now so will you.
Section 21 is abolished. Rent increase rules have changed. Repair timelines are now law. Most renters have no idea what they’re entitled to — or what their landlord can no longer do.
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Time-sensitive changes
27 Oct 2025
Royal Assent
1 May 2026
Section 21 Abolished
31 May 2026
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We've seen it all
The situations renters face — and what we give you for each
Most tenants act too late, respond incorrectly, or don’t respond at all. Membership gives you the exact tools for every situation.
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Eviction Notice
Section 21 is gone but Section 8 notices still happen — many contain errors that make them legally invalid. Don’t leave before you check.
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Deposit Not Returned
Unfair deductions are the most common dispute. Members typically recover £400–£2,000 in wrongful deductions using our toolkit.
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Rent Increase
From May 2026, increases are limited to once a year and challengeable free at the First Tier Tribunal. But only if you know how.
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Repairs Not Done
Awaab’s Law sets 24-hour emergency timelines. A verbal complaint is worthless. A written, timestamped record is everything.
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Discrimination
“No DSS” and “No Children” are criminal offences from May 2026. Most tenants don’t know — and do nothing about it.
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Not Sure Where You Stand
Submit your situation and get a structured written response. Sometimes you just need to know your position before deciding what to do.
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Situation Review
Tell us what happened and upload your documents. We’ll map your issue, flag key dates, identify the right templates, and outline your options — in plain English, not legal jargon.
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Form Filling & Letter Writing
Housing forms are confusing by design. We help you complete them correctly and write letters that landlords and tribunals take seriously — without paying solicitor rates.
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Going to Tribunal?
Your case has reached a hearing. Going alone is overwhelming. A McKenzie Friend sits beside you, keeps you organised, and makes sure nothing gets missed on the day.
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The 2026 Renter’s Survival Guide covers every change, what the dates mean, and the 7 mistakes that cost tenants their home or deposit. 11 pages, plain English, free.
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- 5 real scenarios — what you should and shouldn’t do
- Your 30-day action plan
- Printable one-page checklist
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Member resources
26 resources. Ready the moment you join.
Every letter, checklist, guide and worksheet — written for the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. No searching, no drafting from scratch.
Letter Template
Deposit Return Demand Letter
Formal demand for full return within 10 working days. Legally referenced, ready to send.
Guide
Complete Guide to the Renters' Rights Act 2025
12-section plain-English breakdown of every major change and what it means for you.
Checklist
New Tenancy Checklist
Everything to check, photograph and request on day one. Protects your deposit from move-in.
Letter Template
Formal Repair Request Letter
tarts the Awaab’s Law clock. Creates the written record your landlord cannot ignore.
Guide
How to Challenge a Rent Increase at the FTT
Step-by-step Tribunal guide. The Tribunal cannot raise the rent above what was asked.
Checklist
Evidence Collection Checklist
Document every issue correctly from day one — the single biggest factor in winning disputes.
"Most tenants who lose disputes don't lose because they had a bad case — they lose because they didn't document it correctly from the start."
— Renters Rights Act Services Team
What members say
Real results for real renters
Members across the UK using their rights — confidently.
"I was completely confused about my situation and didn't know what to do next. They broke everything down in simple terms and helped me understand my options. It made a stressful situation much easier to handle."
Sarah T.
Eviction notive review
"Instead of guessing or relying on random online advice, I had proper support throughout the process. It saved me time, stress, and potentially costly mistakes. Worth every penny."
James M.
Deposit dispute — recovered £1,200
"I challenged my rent increase at the Tribunal using the worksheet and letter they provided. The Tribunal sided with me. I was terrified going in but it was completely manageable with the right preparation."
Priya K.
Rent increase challenge — won
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