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​Why the Renters’ Rights Act means a divided landscape for student housing

By Nikita Asha and Faye Craggs 2025-11-26T06:00:00

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The government’s landmark bill to reshape the private rented sector is now on the statute book. Nikita Asher and Faye Craggs explain the likely impact

The Renters’ Rights Act which received royal assent on 27 October 2025, represents the most significant overhaul of the rented sector in decades, reshaping landlord responsibilities and tenant protections.

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