Coventry Renting Changes: No-Fault Evictions End and Pet Rights Begin

Coventry renting changes: No-fault evictions end and pet rights begin

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 marks the most significant reform to the private rented sector in over 30 years, affecting around 35,000 households in Coventry — with no-fault evictions abolished, new pet rights granted and landlord fines of up to £40,000 coming into force from 1 May 2026.

Rental growth slows ahead of Renters' Rights Act

Average rental growth in England moderated in the first quarter of 2026, contradicting expectations that landlords would implement significant rent increases ahead of new legislation. Analysis shows that only around a quarter of landlords appeared to front-load rent rises before the Renters' Rights Act took effect on 1st May. The post Rental growth slows ahead of Renters’ Rights Act appeared first on PropertyWire.

Who Ended No‑Fault Evictions in England? Labour Did

In New Zealand, my country of birth, no‑fault evictions were banned by Jacinda Ardern’s Labour Government in 2020 — a landmark win for tenants. That progress was undone almost immediately after a change of government in 2023. In early 2024, the incoming centre‑right government repealed the ban, and renters once again paid the price. Ending no‑fault evictions in England is a major step forward — but it will only endure if it is actively defended.…

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