Renters’ Rights Act

Major changes to London’s rental rules are already underway

Published: 10 February 2026

The assumptions behind tenancy agreements, renewals and terminations are beginning to shift.

In recent years, significant legislative changes have taken place across the UK rental market — changes that can no longer be ignored. At the centre of these reforms is the Renters’ Rights Act.

Although the Act is being introduced gradually towards 2026, its impact is already visible in everyday rental practice. In many cases, the “old way of doing things” simply no longer applies.

Importantly, this reform is not only about landlords.

It affects:

The assumptions made when entering into a tenancy agreement
How renewals and terminations should now be handled
Which practices remain standard — and which are no longer acceptable

As these benchmarks shift, the impact is extending beyond landlords to tenants and to companies responsible for arranging employee housing.

Is this really a “landlord-only” law?

At first glance, the Renters’ Rights Act may appear to impose new obligations primarily on landlords.

In reality, its impact reaches tenancy structures, negotiation dynamics and long-term housing planning — directly affecting tenants as well.

This is not a change that concerns only one side of the agreement. Both landlords and tenants need to understand the direction of reform.

This applies equally to:

Individuals renting property in the UK
Property owners
HR teams and company representatives arranging employee housing

Regardless of position, making decisions without understanding the direction of this reform may significantly limit available options.

So what is actually changing?

At Kens Estate, we have published a clear and practical guidance page explaining how rental practice is evolving under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

This guidance focuses on:

Practical implications rather than legal theory
What is already happening in the market
Key considerations for landlords, tenants and corporate housing managers

It summarises what you need to understand now in order to make informed decisions going forward.

Renters’ Rights Act 2025 Guidance Page

Review the assumptions that will shape future decisions

Legal reforms are an area where underlying assumptions can shift quietly while decisions are being deferred.

At Kens Estate, we provide practical, real-world guidance based on active market experience.

We support international clients and corporate housing arrangements, including those navigating the UK rental market for the first time.

Our approach is hands-on and operational, focusing not only on legal principles but on how tenancy agreements and housing arrangements function in practice.

We recommend first reviewing the guidance page linked above. After that, we would be pleased to discuss your specific circumstances and provide tailored advice.