House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Renters’ Rights Act implementation roadmap
17 November 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Matthew Pennycook Lab Greenwich and Woolwich
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At a glance
Key points
- The Renters' Rights Act aims to provide greater security and protections for renters in the private rented sector.
- A roadmap for implementing the Renters' Rights Act has been published, outlining a phased approach over several years.
- Matthew Pennycook, MP for Greenwich and Woolwich, raised the issue of reforming the private rented sector.
Issue summary
The Renters’ Rights Act aims to reform the private rented sector by providing greater security and protections for renters, improving housing quality, and addressing unscrupulous landlords.
Action requested
I am announcing the publication of 'Implementing the Renters’ Rights Act 2025: our roadmap for reforming the private rented sector', which outlines plans to implement the Act in three phases over the coming years.
Key facts
- The Renters’ Rights Act aims to empower renters and improve housing quality.
- The Act will be implemented in three distinct phases.
- A document detailing the implementation roadmap has been deposited in the House Library.
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