Anticipation is growing as landmark legislation relating to the rental property sector edges closer to becoming a reality. From May 1, the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will come into force, bringing sweeping reforms to England’s private rental sector. “We’re now in touching distance of the game-changing protections that The Renters’ Rights Act will deliver when it comes into force,” says Tarun Bhakta, policy manager at Shelter , a charity that campaigns for housing justice and defends the right to a safe home. “These changes aim to give renters much greater stability and confidence in their homes, which not only helps to protect renters from the threat of homelessness, but also hopes to give people the confidence to put things right in their homes and to uphold their right to good-quality, safe homes.” Here’s a breakdown of all they key changes that renters should be aware of… Landlords will no longer be able to serve a section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction notice “Currently, landlords are able to serve an…