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Can your landlord refuse a pet or raise your rent? England’s rules have changed
Landlords must set a single advertised rent and can raise it only once a year, while tenants gain stronger rights to challenge increases and request pets.
- On May 1, 2026, the Renters' Rights Act implemented major reforms in England, significantly strengthening protections for tenants across the private rental sector.
- Part of the Government's rental reform programme, the legislation abolished Section 21 "no-fault" notices, requiring landlords to rely on specific legal grounds to seek possession.
- Reforms mandate that landlords can raise rent only once annually with two months' notice, while advertised prices must be specific and tenants may request pet permission fairly considered.
- The legislation prohibits discrimination against tenants with children or those receiving benefits, while most existing assured shorthold tenancies have transitioned to a rolling structure.
- Property owners should review insurance policies and maintain clear records to prepare for new responsibilities; estate agent Purplebricks offers free valuations to help landlords assess market value.
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Can your landlord refuse a pet or raise your rent? England’s rules have changed
From ending rental bidding wars to giving pet requests a fair hearing, England’s rental reforms affect everyday decisions for tenants and property owners
·Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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