Guidance for landlords

The Information Sheet about the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is an official government document that landlords and their agents must give to tenants. It is designed to help private landlords and letting agents in England understand what they need to do and explains how a tenant’s tenancy may be affected by the changes introduced by the Act.

Download the Information Sheet about the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 .

Periodic tenancies require landlords to plan without fixed end dates. This reflects a shift toward longer‑term security for tenants.

No. Tenancies do not end automatically at a set point and must be ended through notice or legal process.

Landlords can still regain possession using valid grounds. The change is that reasons must now be stated and evidenced.

Landlords must continue to comply with legal duties and treat tenants fairly throughout the tenancy.

The focus has shifted from fixed‑term control to ongoing compliance and lawful decision‑making.