Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – The End of No-Fault Evictions
Changes to the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect on 1 May. These changes give tenants new rights and introduce new rules for private landlords. One key change is that private landlords can no longer serve tenants a section 21 eviction notice, meaning the end of ‘no fault’ evictions.
A landlord must now provide a legal document, called a Section 8, listing the reasons why an eviction notice has been delivered. Below is a brief summary of some of the main reason’s landlords may legally seek to evict tenants:
- If they have not paid their rent on time
- If they, others living with them, or visitors commit antisocial behaviour in or near the property
- If they, or others living with them, do not care for the property properly
- If the tenancy was for certain purposes, for example it was connected to the tenants employment, or was for temporary or supported accommodation.
The amount of notice a landlord must give under a Section 8 depends on what grounds they have filed the eviction. The length of notice can vary between 2 weeks and 4 months.
You can find full details on GOV.UK. Alternatively, please have a look at the Shelter website.
If you have received an eviction notice and would like some advice and support please contact our Advice Team on 020 3393 7011 or you can email us: advice@raid.charity
