Renters' Rights Act: What it means for tenants and landlords
The Renters' Rights Act, taking effect on 1 May in England, introduces major changes to private renting, banning fixed-term tenancies and 'no-fault' evictions while giving tenants greater security and the right to request pets. Tenants can end a tenancy with two months' notice, while landlords must have valid legal grounds to evict, such as rent arrears or property damage. Rent increases will be limited to once per year with a two-month notice, and discrimination against benefit recipients or families with children will be illegal. The law also strengthens enforcement through councils and introduces future requirements for repairing hazards like mould.
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Renters' Rights Act: What it means for tenants and landlordsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTarah Welshhousing reporterPeter Cade/Getty ImagesDescribed as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, new laws giving tenants more rights will be introduced on Friday 1 May.The Renters' Rights Act aims to give more than 11 million people who rent from a private landlord more stability and security.The new rules also mean big changes for landlords, with some warning that there could be delays evicting bad tenants from their properties.How long will tenants be able to rent a home for?Fixed term tenancies, where renters are tied into a 12 or 24-month contract, are banned under the new rules.
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