Your renters’ rights are changing – here’s what you need to know
Published: 15/04/2026
From Friday 1 May 2026 most renters’ rights are changing with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
Who does it apply to?
The changes will not apply to you if your landlord is:
- the University
- UPP
- purpose-built student accommodation that is accredited with the Accreditation Network UK (ANUK). You can check if your landlord is accredited using Unipol’s directory of landlords.
However, the changes will affect you if you are living in the private rental sector and:
- your landlord is not the University
- your landlord is not UPP
- you live in purpose-built student accommodation that is not accredited with ANUK.
How will it impact me?
It’s important that you understand how the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will impact you.
The main changes that are coming into force are:
- Fixed term contracts will become rolling-monthly contracts (rather than being locked in for a set period), this means you will need to give two months' notice to end the contract, but can do so at any time after your tenancy has commenced.
- If you are in a joint tenancy, submitting notice will end the tenancy for everyone – so you all need to be in agreement before notice is submitted.
- Landlords will no longer be able to evict you without a reason. They can evict you for reasons including rent arrears, noise and property damage.
- Rent increases are limited and more regulated.
- A new Decent Homes Standard will apply to student housing, improving minimum living standards.
For full information about the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, you can visit the Government website.
Unipol is the national not-for-profit student housing specialist, and has lots of information on their website, including a guide for students.
Not sure how this affects you?
For helpful information, visit Unipol’s Renters' Rights Act - FAQs for students or contact NTU Accommodation services.
If you need personalised advice, you can contact Citizen’s Advice.