Renters Rights Act 2025 - Key Dates for Landlords

The government dropped the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 implementation timetable late last night at around 10.30pm — and it’s going to reshape the landscape for landlords and property investors. Here’s what you need to prepare for.

Key Dates Announced

• Royal Assent:27 October 2025

• Initial reforms go live:1 May 2026

• Early changes (mainly enforcement powers):From 27 December 2025

• Section 21 cut-off:If a Section 21 notice is served before 1 May 2026, the claim must reach court by 31 July 2026 or it risks becoming void

• Further phases:Late 2026 onward — landlord/agent register, PRS database, and the much later, the new Decent Homes Standard for the private rented sector

These dates aren’t optional homework — they’re deadlines that will affect portfolio planning, tenancy management, compliance processes, and your ability to stay profitable through the transition.

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At Property Wealth System, our priority is keeping you informed, prepared, and ahead of the curve. If you want help interpreting what these timelines mean for your specific strategy, just shout.