The Renters Rights Act is now in force. There are important changes that tenants need to be aware of:
Your landlord can no longer issue a Section 21 notice. They must give a legal reason to evict you with a Section 8 notice.
You now have a rolling tenancy which makes it easier for you to leave by giving notice
You need to give 2 months' notice to end your assured tenancy, unless you and your landlord agree a shorter notice in writing.
Your rent can only go up once a year. Any rent review clause in your agreement cannot be used
You can ask to keep a pet. Your landlord can only say no if they have a good reason
Your landlord can only take up to 1 month's rent before you move in
If your landlord wants to evict you with a Section 8 notice, how much notice you get depends on the reason they want you to leave. For example:
4 weeks if you owe rent
4 months if your landlord wants to sell
4 months if they want to move in yourself
We can advise you on your rights, including checking that your eviction notice is valid, so get in contact to make an appointment. You can also find more general advice about the Renters Rights Act online e.g. from Shelter