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Student Accommodation: How the Renters’ Rights Act Impacts Student Lets
Daniel Clyne
26 November 2025
Student Accommodation: How the Renters’ Rights Act Impacts Student Lets
BACKGROUND
The far-reaching impact of the Renters’ Rights Act, which received royal assent on 27 October 2025, on England’s private rental market has already been widely discussed. Arguably, the most disruptive changes will be:
- The abolition of fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies;
- The banning of no-fault evictions; and
- The prohibition on requiring rent to be paid more than one month in advance.
12 November 2025
An overview of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025
The Act received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 but is yet to be brought into force. In this article, we explore the changes being introduced so that both landlords and tenants can prepare for what lies ahead.
3 November 2025
Navigating the Renters’ Rights Act: What Landlords and Agents Need to Know
The Renters’ Rights Act represents the most significant overhaul of the private rental sector in decades. Introduced by the current Labour government, it seeks to “reset the balance” between landlords and tenants by strengthening protections, raising housing standards, and reshaping how possession and rent increases are managed.