Renters’ Rights Act 2025

Key Points

• Became law after receiving Royal Assent.
• Strengthens renters’ protections and sets out rights for tenants and duties for landlords.
• Third Reading passed 440 Aye to 111 No; a reasoned amendment to the Second Reading was defeated 424 No to 104 Aye.
• Voting across parties was mixed, with MPs within major parties voting for and against in different instances.

Progress

The bill has completed its journey through Parliament and is now an Act. Implementation details will be carried out through regulations and oversight by housing authorities.

Voting

In the key vote, the Third Reading passed 440 Aye to 111 No. An earlier reasoned amendment to the Second Reading was defeated (424 No, 104 Aye). Party voting was mixed, with MPs within Labour, Conservative and other parties voting for and against in varying numbers.