Wiltshire charity welcomes Royal Assent for Renters' Rights Bill
Improved rights for tenants will become law, although it won’t come into effect until 2026
Last updated 3rd Nov 2025
A Wiltshire-based charity is welcoming the Righters' Rents Bill gaining Royal Assent last week.
It follows more than six years of work by campaigners and MPs, and it means that improved rights for tenants will become law, although it won’t come into effect until 2026.
The Renters’ Rights Bill was part of Labour’s election manifesto and will mean landlords won’t be able to issue Section 21 no-fault eviction notices, with fewer fixed-term tenancies, and longer notice periods for rent increases.
Alabaré supports those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including veterans, young people and care leavers, through supported living accommodation across the South West and Wales.
That’s coupled with pastoral support to break the cycle of homelessness and give residents a real chance to move on independently and lead fulfilling futures.
The charity also provides support for people with learning disabilities and those facing mental health challenges.
'Every family deserves the dignity of a safe and secure home'
On the announcement of the Bill making Royal Assent, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “Every family deserves the dignity of a safe and secure home.
“For too long, millions of renters have lived at the mercy of rogue landlords or insecure contracts, with their futures hanging in the balance. We’re putting an end to that.
“A secure home isn’t just bricks and mortar – it’s the foundation for opportunity, safety, and a better life. No child should grow up without one.”
Secretary of State Steve Reed said: “Our historic Act marks the biggest leap forward in renters’ rights in a generation. We are finally ending the injustice overseen by previous governments that has left millions living in fear of losing their homes.
“For decades, the scales have been tipped against tenants. Now, we’re levelling the playing field between renters and landlords.
“We are tearing down the walls of injustice in the private rented sector and building a future where tenants are protected, respected and empowered.
“This is an historic moment for renters across the country and we’re proud to deliver it.”
'Delighted'
Chief Executive of Alabaré, Andrew Lord, said: “We’re delighted to see the Renters’ Rights Bill move forward and hope it will ease much of the worry and pressure that tenants can face from landlords when no-fault evictions or regular rent increases are imposed on them.
“Those factors have been a factor between independent living and serious vulnerability for many of our clients in the past.
“Our mission is to break the cycle of homelessness by providing homes, restoring hearts and empowering minds, and the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill next year will hopefully ensure tenants are better protected and less likely to face crisis point.”
Progress on the Bill also comes as Alabaré welcomes the Government’s commitment to repealing the outdated Vagrancy Act next Spring, as well as increased funding to tackle rough sleeping, and a pledge to build more affordable homes across the UK.
Alabaré say they will continue to campaign for greater housing reform and report on issues in this area.
Warning that landlords may leave market
Wiltshire Council has welcomed the Bill getting Royal Assent, but has raised concerns that some landlords may sell some or all of their properties.
Cllr Adrian Foster, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “We welcome the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and its ambition to create a fairer, safer, and more accountable private rented sector."
He added that it is a step forward, with greater protection for tenants, boosted enforcement powers for local authorities and the creation of a national landlord base will improve housing standards and reduce homelessness.
But he said the Council is "awaiting further guidance" from the Government on key aspects, including timescales, funding arrangements, and the operational framework for enforcement.
Cllr Foster added: “We also recognise that, while the Act is designed to improve conditions for renters, there is a potential risk that a small number of landlords may choose to leave the market or reduce the number of properties they let.
"This could, in turn, impact the availability of private rental homes in Wiltshire. It’s important that implementation is balanced and supported to ensure the sector remains viable for both tenants and landlords.”
You can read the full Government document on the latest on the Renters' Rights Bill on the GOV.UK website.