Housing Advice
If you are homeless or are at risk of homelessness
If you need housing advice, are at risk of losing your home, or have nowhere safe to stay, contact your local Housing Service immediately. They will assess your situation and give free, confidential advice to help you keep your home or explain your housing options.
Renters' Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act brings major changes for people renting privately in England. Most changes will start from 1 May 2026.
Key reforms
- Your landlord will need a legal reason to evict you with a section 8 notice.
- Your landlord can only take or accept 1 month's rent in advance.
- Your landlord can only put the rent up once a year. They must give at least 2 months' notice.
- You will have a periodic tenancy which makes it easier to leave by giving notice.
- You will have to give 2 months' notice to end an assured periodic tenancy, unless a shorter notice is agreed in writing.
- You will have the right to ask for permission to keep a pet. Your landlord can only say no if they have a good reason.
For more information, visit the Shelter website.