Changes to tenancy laws
The government has introduced new housing laws through the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. These changes will affect some tenancy arrangements in England.
For most L&Q residents, the main changes are expected to take effect from October 2027. This includes residents who already have an assured tenancy, as well as some residents with other types of tenancy that may change under the new law.
This page explains what is changing, who may be affected and what you can expect from us.
What this means for you
Right now, there is nothing you need to do.
Your tenancy agreement, rights and services will continue to apply until the changes take effect. You do not need to contact us about the new legislation at this stage.
If your tenancy is affected, we’ll contact you directly about the changes before they take effect and explain what they mean for you.
What type of tenancy do I have?
Assured tenancy
An assured tenancy gives you the right to stay in your home as long as you keep to the terms of your tenancy agreement.
Non-assured tenancy
A non-assured tenancy is usually used for some temporary or supported housing and gives different legal rights from an assured tenancy.
What's changing from October 2027?
The Renters’ Rights Act will introduce several changes, including:
- some fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies becoming rolling tenancies
- the end of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions
- changes to the legal reasons landlords can use to end a tenancy
- clearer written information for residents about their tenancy
The aim is to make the tenancy system simpler and provide residents with greater security in their homes.
What happens next?
We're preparing for the new tenancy rules ahead of October 2027.
The government is still developing some of the regulations and guidance needed to introduce the changes. We'll continue to review this information as it becomes available.
We'll update this page as we know more and contact affected residents before the changes take effect.
You can also read the government's guidance on implementing the Renters' Rights Act.