Renters' Rights Bill quiz

The correct answer was that the Renters’ Rights Bill 2025 abolishes Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions. This means landlords can no longer evict tenants without giving a valid legal reason. Previously, Section 21 allowed landlords to evict tenants with just two months’ notice, even if the tenant hadn’t done anything wrong. The change aims to provide renters with more security and stability in their homes.

Most tenancy agreements will become periodic tenancies under the new law.

Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, landlords must provide a valid legal reason to evict a tenant. One such reason is if the landlord intends to sell the property. Other valid grounds include moving in themselves or a family member, carrying out major repairs, or tenant-related issues like rent arrears or antisocial behaviour. Simply requesting repairs or having a pet is not a valid reason for eviction.

The purpose of the Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman is to provide tenants with a free, fair, and impartial way to resolve complaints about landlord conduct. It offers legally binding decisions without the need for court proceedings, helping to ensure accountability and transparency in the rental sector.

To use certain possession grounds under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, landlords must register both themselves and their properties on the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database.

Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, landlords can no longer unreasonably refuse a tenant’s request to keep a pet. If a tenant wishes to have a pet, the landlord must respond within 28 days and can only refuse the request if they have a valid reason, which must be provided in writing.

Valid reasons may include concerns about the pet’s suitability for the property, potential damage, or health and safety issues - such as allergies in shared accommodation.

Blanket bans on pets are prohibited, and the law encourages fair consideration of responsible pet ownership in rental homes.

Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, landlords are now limited to requesting a maximum of one month’s rent upfront, along with a standard security deposit. This reform aims to reduce financial barriers for tenants and make renting more accessible. 

The Decent Homes Standard, which previously applied only to social housing, is now being extended to the private rented sector under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

This means private landlords will be legally required to ensure their properties meet minimum standards for safety, repair, modern facilities, and thermal comfort.

The goal is to ensure that all tenants, regardless of housing type, have access to homes that are safe, warm, and decent.

Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, rental bidding is banned.

Landlords and letting agents must now advertise a fixed asking rent and are prohibited from requesting, encouraging, or accepting offers above that price.

This rule is designed to prevent bidding wars that drive up rental costs and disadvantage tenants who can't compete financially

Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, it is now explicitly illegal for landlords and letting agents to discriminate against tenants who receive benefits or have children.

This includes practices such as refusing to consider applicants on Universal Credit or Housing Benefit, or rejecting families with children under 18. The law aims to promote fairness and equal access to housing, ensuring that vulnerable groups are not unfairly excluded from the private rental market.