Renters' Rights Act 2025: Private renting has changed

The Renters’ Rights Act is bringing in new rights and responsibilities for  tenants, landlords, and letting agents living and working in the private rented sector (PRS) in England.

Know your new rights, visit the Housing Hub on GOV.UK for more information.

Information for tenants

Tenant rights and support

For advice and guidance on tenant rights, visit:

the Citizens Advice website for information on renting privately
our debt advice webpage
our Welfare Rights service webpage
our financial support in a crisis webpage
our cost of living support webpages
the Centrepoint website for help and support for young people aged 18 to 25 years
the Greater Manchester Law Centre website for legal advice for tenants
the Shelter website for information on letting agent and tenancy fees
the Shelter website for information on letting agent redress schemes

Last updated 5 May 2026