Your Rights as a Renter in 2025: A Practical Guide

Renting a home in the UK can be overwhelming — especially with frequent legal changes. In 2025, new rules aim to protect tenants more than ever. Whether you're new to renting or a long-time tenant, it’s essential to know your rights and how to enforce them.

Your Core Legal Rights as a Renter

Every tenant in the UK is protected by a set of rights under the Housing Act, Consumer Protection law, and more. These include:

The right to live in a safe and secure property
The right to have repairs carried out in a reasonable time
The right to challenge excessive charges
Protection from unfair eviction

Changes Coming in 2025

The Renters Reform Bill is transforming the UK rental landscape. Here’s what’s changing:

Abolition of Section 21 'no-fault' evictions
Introduction of a single system of periodic tenancies
Tenants can’t be evicted without a valid reason
Improved support for renters to challenge poor conditions

How to Protect Yourself as a Tenant

Request repairs in writing and save all communication
Check that your deposit is in a registered scheme
Never stop paying rent without legal advice
Know how to escalate unresolved issues to the council

Deposit Protection Schemes

Your landlord is legally required to place your deposit into a government-approved scheme within 30 days of receiving it. They must also give you proof. If they don’t, you could be entitled to up to 3x the deposit amount as compensation.

Your Rights to Repairs and Maintenance

Under Section 11, your landlord must repair any issues related to the property’s structure or essential systems. If they don’t, you can report them to your local authority or even make a legal claim.

When Can You Be Evicted?

Landlords will soon need to provide valid legal reasons to evict. If they try to evict you for reporting disrepair, that may be considered retaliatory and unlawful. Always keep written evidence.

Need Help? The Krowd Has Your Back.

We believe everyone deserves a safe, secure, and fair place to live. The Krowd can help you understand your rights, connect with legal support, and take action when things go wrong.