The Renters’ Rights Act 2025

From 1 May 2026 most renters’ rights are changing with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

What changes and what action you need to take will depend on your rental arrangements, if you are living in the private rented sector.

This does not apply to university, UPP or purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) accredited by the Accreditation Network UK (ANUK). You can check if your landlord is accredited here: Directory of Student Landlords.

It will affect students in various ways depending on their circumstances. It’s really important you understand how this might affect you.

The main changes if you are not living in university, UPP or an accredited ANUK PBSA are:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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. A landlord can regain possession of a property that is rented to students in order to let it to new students for the next academic year. If this ground is used, the landlord must give at least four months’ notice.
4. Rent increases are limited and more regulated.
5. A new Decent Homes Standard will apply to student housing, improving minimum living standards.

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.