Government claims strong Renters’ Rights Act awareness

The government claims awareness and communication around the Renters’ Rights Act have been successful among landlords.

In response to a written parliamentary question, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook said the multi-platform campaign has achieved strong engagement.

The news comes ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 May 2026.

Strong engagement and a wide reach

In a written question, Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft asked: “To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of its communication campaign in informing landlords of changes in the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.”

In response, Mr Pennycook said: “In November 2025, my Department launched a multi-platform communications campaign to raise awareness of reforms to the private rented sector in England resulting from the Renters’ Rights Act. To date, the campaign has seen strong engagement and achieved a wide reach.

“We continue to work closely with relevant media and sector representative organisations to make sure we reach as many landlords as possible.”

Landlords do not feel confident

However, despite Mr Pennycook’s claims, a survey by Inventory Base reveals most landlords are unprepared for the Renters’ Rights Act.

According to the survey, despite the scale of change being introduced, just 20% of landlords say they feel highly confident in understanding how the legislation will affect them.

Almost a quarter admit they are not confident at all.

The data highlights that many landlords are not ready with updated tenancy processes, paperwork or possession strategies.

More than a quarter (28%), say they are either unaware of the reforms or unclear on what they involve.

On tenancy structures, 84% know fixed terms will disappear, but 69% have no plans to alter agreements.