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St John’s Chambers Chancery and Commercial team have created a compelling channel for lawyers which will provide news, insights, and some personality to complex legal cases.

Our podcasts will convey thought leadership throughout our episodes as well as simplify and discuss implications of key cases in chancery and commercial law. We will also aim to save solicitors some time in summarising and explaining developments.

Episode 9: An overview of the Renter’s Rights Act 2025

In this episode, Ben Harwood and Francesca D’Argenio discuss the provisions introduced by the recently commenced Renters’ Right Act 2025, in particular: the abolition of s.21 Housing Act 1988, the new grounds for gaining possession of residential property, new rights for residential tenants, and the expected regulatory infrastructure of the private rented sector.

1:01 The significance of the Act and the state of the rental market.

3:36 The difficulties in obtaining possession of private rented residential properties

7:40 The abolition of ASTs, fixed term tenancies and s.21

11:34 The new routes to possession

17:43 Other changes to the possession procedure

20:35 New deposit requirements for s.8 possessions

22:16 Changes to rent reviews

23:17 Measures against bidding wars and rent up-front

25:32 Housing conditions and disrepair

26:13 The right to keep a pet

27:29 New discrimination provisions

29:03 Regulatory and enforcement provisions