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Rent reviews have become a sharper operational issue in 2026. For landlords, the question is not simply whether costs have risen or whether a property has been under-rented for several years. For tenants, it is not simply whether an increase feels large. The central question is whether the right rent has been proposed through the right process. There is no single percentage cap that applies across the whole United Kingdom. Housing law is devolved, and the rules in England, Wales, Scotland and...

The End of an Era for UK Landlords For decades, Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 gave private landlords in England the power to evict tenants without providing a reason. A landlord could serve a notice, wait two months, and apply to the court the possession—regardless of whether the tenant had done anything wrong. Widely known as a "no-fault eviction," it was one of the most debated and heavily relied-upon features of the private rented sector (PRS). However, the landscape of UK property...

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, tenants, and...