Issue - meetings

The report provides an overview of the key changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and sets out the implications for the Council’s responsibilities in regulating and supporting the private rented sector (PRS). It outlines the forthcoming implementation timetable, highlights new duties for landlords and local authorities, and seeks to ensure the Council is prepared for the phased introduction of the reforms.

The report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Regulatory Services provided an overview of the key changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, set out the implications for the Borough Council’s responsibilities in regulating and supporting the private rented sector (PRS); outlined the forthcoming implementation timetable; highlighted new duties for landlords and local authorities and sought to ensure that the organisation was prepared for the phased introduction of the reforms.

Members noted that the Act abolished assured shorthold tenancies and Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, with all tenancies converting to periodic status and requiring landlords to provide specific grounds for possession.  A national private sector database and landlord ombudsman would be established.

As a result of local authorities gaining strengthened enforcement powers and new reporting obligations, new burdens funding  would be provided to support implementation.