The Law Society of England and Wales welcomes the Renters' Rights
Bill* that gained Royal Assent yesterday and urges the government
to invest further in the courts.
The Act aims to improve the private rental sector by abolishing
‘no fault' evictions and ensuring that both renters and landlords
have clear and fair legal rights in case of a dispute.
Law Society president, Mark Evans, said: “We welcome the Renters'
Rights Bill that became law as it helps level the playing field
between tenants and landlords.
“We're pleased that the Law Society's calls to stop landlords
asking for more than one month's rent upfront have been accepted.
This helps make renting fairer and more accessible for
prospective tenants, making a real difference to their
lives.
“The decision to end ‘no-fault' evictions addresses a
long-standing imbalance that gave landlords an unfair advantage.
The Act also introduces new and revised grounds for possession.
To ensure fairness for both parties, the government must clarify
what kind of evidence landlords will need to provide to invoke
those grounds.
“For this Act to be successful, the government must now invest in
the courts to ensure they can handle the expected rise in
contested hearings. Court reform and modernisation is crucial if
the Renters' Rights Act is to help both tenants and
landlords.
“The Renters' Rights Act is an important step towards a fairer
housing system that gives both tenants and landlords the
necessary foundation for wellbeing, dignity and stability.”
Notes to editors
* Learn more about the Renters' Rights Act, which
received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025.
