Information for private sector tenants
Help shape Renters’ Rights Act GOV.UK guidance
The PRS Division would like to test a piece of Renters’ Rights Act guidance with PRS tenants to see how easy it is to understand and act on.
We’re looking for:
- people who are currently renting a private sector property in England
- preferably living or have lived in a HMO
- preferably have some awareness of their rights as a tenant
During the session, they will be asked to read the guidance and then share their feedback. This is a great opportunity to help shape and improve government guidance and make sure it works for tenants.
Sessions will be:
- 1 hour long
- via Microsoft Teams
- recorded (with consent)
- during working hours
We are looking to recruit for sessions beginning w/c 8 June 2026. Please email prsguidance@communities.gov.uk to express interest.
Information for private sector tenants
Tenants in rented accommodation have a responsibility to treat the property with respect and report any hazards and necessary repairs to the landlord or letting agent.
Tenants must also co-operate with reasonable requests from the landlord/letting agent to gain access to the property to carry out repairs.
View the government's 'How to Rent' guide for tenants and landlords
Health and Safety
Landlords/letting agents have a responsibility to ensure rented properties present no hazards which could pose a significant threat to the health and safety of a tenant or visitor to the property.
View more information about health and safety in private rented accommodation
The Renters Rights Act 2025
The Renters Rights Act 2025 received royal assent on 27 October 2025. The legislation is intended to improve the private rented sector by abolishing the Section 21 eviction procedure and giving greater security of tenure, as well as a range of other measures aimed to improve the renting experience for tenants and strengthen local authority enforcement powers.