Navigating Rent Increases Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 If your landlord has recently proposed a rent increase, or if you are anticipating a rent review, understanding your legal standing is more critical than ever. The landscape of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in England has fundamentally shifted. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 — which came into force on 1 May 2026 — has overhauled how rent increases are managed, creating a strictly regulated environment that landlords