Kent Housing Group welcomes Renters’ Rights Act as a boost for better, safer homes across Kent and Medway

Published: 29/10/2025

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 is being heralded by the Government as the most significant change in the private rented sector in a generation.

The new rules aim to improve tenancy security and standards for renters while ensuring fairness for landlords. With Royal Assent secured this week, the initial phases of the implementation are expected in early Spring 2026.

“This Act will raise standards in Kent and Medway and provide safe, secure and well-managed homes,” said Brian Horton, Chair of Kent Housing Group (KHG). “We welcome the focus on higher standards, transparency and fairer treatment for both tenants and landlords.”

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 will:

Abolish “no fault” section 21 evictions and abolish fixed term tenancies
Introduce stronger grounds for possession to protect landlords’ rights
End the practice of landlords demanding large amounts of rent in advance
Prohibit rental discrimination against families with children and people on benefits
Strengthen the right to request pets
End rental bidding wars
Extend Awaab's Law to the private rented sector
Introduce a Private Rented Sector Database of all landlords and rented properties to increase transparency by providing renters and local councils with more information
Create a new Private Rented Sector Ombudsman to help resolve tenant disputes quickly and provide redress for harm caused
Strengthen property standards with a new mandatory Decent Homes Standard applicable to the private rented sector
Increase local authority enforcement powers