Call to boost awareness of renters' new rights

"Just 35% of the almost three million renters in London have heard of the Renters' Rights Act (RRA), which received Royal Assent in October. The London Assembly Housing Committee has now warned that the majority of renters may not know about their new rights and powers."

"Section 21, the rule that has long allowed landlords in England to evict tenants without giving a reason, will be abolished on 1 May under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, ending so-called no-fault evictions."

"During a session in City Hall, Dr Jennifer Harris of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) group, said that reforms in Scotland implemented almost a decade ago had been 'severely undermined by lack of awareness'."

"90% of London tenants expressed a desire for more information about how the act affects them, which is higher than the national average of 82%."

Only 35% of London renters are aware of the Renters' Rights Act, which abolishes no-fault evictions starting May 1. The London Assembly Housing Committee warns that most renters may not know their new rights. Key reforms include banning rental bidding wars, ending fixed-term tenancies, allowing tenants to request pets, and enforcing timely repairs for damp and mould. A significant number of tenants desire more information about the act, highlighting the need for an awareness campaign to ensure effective implementation of the reforms.

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