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Student Renters and the Renters' Rights Act: What Changes for University Housing?
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 primarily impacts private sector student rentals, introducing rolling tenancies and eliminating "no fault" evictions. University-owned halls and managed houses remain unaffected by the new law. Students in private accommodation or PBSA should be aware of changes, including fixed-term contracts and the right to two months' notice for leaving.
Decent Homes Standard Coming to Private Rentals: Mould, Damp & Repair Rights
The extension of Awaab's Law and the Decent Homes Standard to private rentals means landlords must address damp and mould complaints promptly, with new enforcement powers and penalties in place. Tenants now have more rights, and landlords will need to take a proactive approach to repairs and property maintenance.
Private Rented Sector Ombudsman: File a Complaint Against Your Landlord (2026)
The Private Rented Sector Ombudsman, starting in 2026, will offer tenants a binding, impartial process to resolve complaints against landlords. This will improve transparency and ensure landlords handle issues professionally. The scheme aims to enhance tenant satisfaction and housing conditions.
Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Penalties and Fines for Landlords in England
From May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 ends Section 21 evictions and increases enforcement against landlords. Civil penalties can reach £40,000, with councils given wider powers to act against serious or repeat breaches. New registration and redress rules may restrict possession rights where landlords fail to comply.
The New Renting Rules That Stop Blanket “No Pets” Bans From 1 May 2026
Since May 2026, landlords in England can no longer enforce blanket “no pets” bans. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 requires landlords to reasonably consider pet requests and respond within set legal timeframes.
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