Implementing the Renters' Rights Act: Social Housing

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 reforms deliver a simpler, more secure assured tenancy structure and strengthen tenants’ rights.

All new, and most existing, assured tenancies will become assured periodic (rolling) tenancies. Section 21 so-called ‘no-fault’ evictions will also be abolished alongside updates to the grounds for possession.  

While the Act is being commenced for private landlords from 1 May 2026, most social housing assured tenancies will not change until October 2027.

This factsheet provides an overview of Renters Rights Act 2025 implementation plans for social housing assured tenancies. It includes detail on the changes and what work is happening before the reforms come into force for social housing assured tenancies in October 2027.