From May 1st 2026 the rights around renting have changed. * Landlords will only be able to evict tenants for a reason; this includes selling the property or moving in a close family member. * No more Section 21 evictions. * The majority of tenancies will become Assured Periodic Tenancies. This means tenants can stay in a property as long as they want, unless a valid Section 8 notice is served or a tenant gives 2 months' notice. * It will be illegal to discriminate against ren