The Renters’ Rights Bill UK 2025 is on the verge of becoming law, with its passage expected within weeks. For landlords and letting agents across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, this moment represents one of the most significant shifts in rental regulation in decades. The reforms will change how landlords manage properties, tenants and legal compliance.

To help you prepare, togetha has created this essential checklist that cuts through legal complexity and highlights what you really need to know.

1. Understand the Core Changes

The Bill is designed to strengthen tenant protections and raise standards in the rental sector. According to the UK Government’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), the reforms will:

• End ‘no fault’ Section 21 evictions: Landlords will need a clear legal reason to regain possession of their property.

• Improve security of tenure: Fixed-term contracts will be phased out in favour of rolling tenancies.

• Update grounds for possession: Legitimate reasons such as rent arrears or sale of property will remain but under stricter regulation.

• Introduce higher property standards: Tougher enforcement of safety, repair and energy efficiency requirements.

• Strengthen tenant rights around pets: Tenants will have a statutory right to request a pet, with refusals requiring justification.

These reforms reflect the Government’s ambition to “redress the balance between landlords and tenants” and tackle the long-standing issues of poor-quality housing and insecurity in the private rental sector.

2. Review Your Tenancy Agreements

Your tenancy agreements will need to align with the new framework. Clauses about fixed terms, possession grounds and tenant responsibilities will require redrafting.

Checklist for tenancy reviews:

• Remove any references to Section 21 notices.

• Update clauses around repairs and responsibilities.

• Ensure contracts reflect open-ended tenancies.

3. Strengthen Record-Keeping

The Renters’ Rights Bill places greater emphasis on transparency. This means accurate records will be vital for landlords and letting agents.

Make sure you are tracking:

• Rent payment history.

• Safety certificates (gas, electrical, EPCs).

• Repair logs and inspection notes.

• Tenant communication records.

Good record-keeping will be essential if disputes are taken to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), which will oversee many of these cases.

4. Reassess Property Standards

The Bill reinforces requirements already in place under the Decent Homes Standard and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).

Ask yourself:

• Does the property meet the latest EPC band requirements?

• Are all fire, gas and electrical safety certificates valid?

• Are repair and maintenance issues documented and resolved promptly?

Failure to comply can lead to significant penalties, including fines and restrictions on reletting properties.

5. Prepare for Stronger Tenant Engagement

Tenants will be more empowered under the new framework. Proactive communication will build trust and reduce conflict.

Practical actions:

• Provide clear repair reporting channels.

• Share response timelines with tenants.

• Keep communication open and documented.

6. Understand the New Grounds for Possession

The Bill strengthens Section 8 grounds for possession, which landlords must now use in place of Section 21. These include:

• Serious rent arrears.

• Anti-social behaviour.

• The landlord intending to sell or move into the property.

Landlords will need clear evidence and accurate documentation when applying through the courts.

7. Invest in Compliance Systems

With the additional admin burden created by the new law, attempting to manage compliance manually through spreadsheets and email chains will quickly become unsustainable.

Platforms like togetha allow landlords and letting agents to:

• Automate compliance checks.

• Centralise documents and communications.

• Reduce repetitive admin by up to 20 hours each week.

This is time that can be reinvested into sourcing new properties, strengthening tenant relationships and growing your business.

8. Stay Informed with Authoritative Sources

Landlords should keep an eye on updates from trusted organisations such as:

• GOV.UK – Renters’ Rights Bill Overview

• Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

• National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)

Following these will ensure you remain compliant as guidance is updated.

A Practical Way Forward

The Renters’ Rights Bill UK 2025 will reshape the rental market in fundamental ways. For landlords and letting agents, it sends a clear message: compliance and professionalism are no longer optional.

The checklist above gives you the practical steps to prepare, but compliance will require both diligence and the right systems in place.

That is where togetha can help. Our platform makes compliance effortless, giving landlords and letting agents the tools to stay on top of the new regulations while saving up to 20 hours of admin each week.

Book a demo of togetha today and see how easy compliance can be.