Labour Government Delivers Historic Win for Renters as the Renters’ Rights Bill Becomes Law

The Labour Government has this week delivered on a cornerstone promise to Britain’s renters, as the Renters’ Rights Bill officially becomes law — ushering in a new era of fairness, security and dignity for millions of people who rent their homes across the UK.

For too long, renters have faced insecurity, poor conditions, and the constant threat of unfair eviction. As of this week, that all changes. The new law will ban Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, strengthen protections against exploitative landlords, and ensure renters can finally call their house a home without fear or instability.

The Renters’ Rights Bill will End no-fault evictions, ensuring tenants can’t be removed without a legitimate reason. It will Introduce stronger standards for housing quality, requiring landlords to keep properties safe, warm and free from damp or mould. It will Establish a National Landlord Register, increasing accountability and transparency across the private rented sector.

The Bill will cap unfair rent increases, protecting families from being priced out of their communities, and also empower local councils with greater enforcement powers to tackle rogue landlords.

Peter Lamb, Labour Member of Parliament for Crawley said:

“Having spent 16 years in the private rented sector, I know well the problems and unfairness renters face.

“At the General Election, I was elected on a manifesto committed to delivering a dramatic improvement in the rights of renters and I am delighted that we have secured that change for renters in Crawley and across the country.”

Secretary of State Housing Steve Reed said:

“Our historic Act marks the biggest leap forward in renters’ rights in a generation. We are finally ending the injustice overseen by previous governments that has left millions living in fear of losing their homes.

“For decades, the scales have been tipped against tenants. Now, we’re levelling the playing field between renters and landlords.

“We are tearing down the walls of injustice in the private rented sector and building a future where tenants are protected, respected and empowered. “This is an historic moment for renters across the country and we’re proud to deliver it.”