England’s rental market reset: sweeping reforms come into force
On 1 May 2026, significant reforms to England's private rental sector came into effect, ending "no-fault evictions" and abolishing fixed-term tenancies. Landlords must now provide legal grounds for evictions, and new rules on rent increases and anti-discrimination aim to enhance tenant security and fairness. These changes impact around 4.6 million households and aim to address long-standing issues of insecurity and discrimination in the rental market.
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