New rights for tenants in 2025: Renters' Rights Bill

Exactly what new rights tenants will get when the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force in 2025? Part 4 of a series of free training videos called Renters' Rights Bill Explained by lawyer turned landlord, Suzanne Smith. Check out this video to understand what rights tenants will get at every stage: when they view a property, when they sign up, during a tenancy and at the end of the tenancy. ➡️ You can read the blog post based on this video here: https://theindependentlandlord.com/te... The Independent Landlord Youtube channel ‪@indie_landlord‬ is the place for balanced, straightforward advice on what the Renters’ Rights Act means, without the politics. However, this video is not legal advice. This is a complex area where the rules are changing. The rules are also are open to interpretation. Don't rely on what you read on the internet and what you see on YouTube! See the full disclaimer below. ⏱️ Time stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Intro 03:32 Tenant rights at viewing stage 03:44 No rental bidding 04:55 Check entries on Landlord Database 05:47 No rental discrimination 12:16 Rights when signing up 14:57 New rules for rent increases 16:28 Rights to challenge rent increases 17:27 New implied right for tenant to have pet 20:48 Rights at end of tenancy 22:12 Rent Repayment Orders 23:09 When will tenants get these new rights? ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/indie_landlord Links mentioned and useful links: ✉️ The Independent Landlord free weekly newsletter: https://theindependentlandlord.com/su... ➡️ Blog version of YouTube video with more detail: https://theindependentlandlord.com/te... ➡️ 12 Key provisions in the Renters’ Rights Bill: https://theindependentlandlord.com/rr... ➡️ The new rules about rent in the Renters’ Rights Bill: https://theindependentlandlord.com/re... ➡️ The new Rent Repayment Order rules in the Renters Rights Bill: https://theindependentlandlord.com/re... Footage from the House of Commons has been reproduced from the UK parliament website in accordance with their standard licence: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons DISCLAIMER: I make general comments on legal matters on this channel. This is not legal advice. You need to take your own advice for your specific circumstances, and not rely on general tips and comments made on YouTube I exclude all liability arising from any losses arising directly or indirectly from actions you do or don't take after watching my videos or reading my blog posts on The Independent Landlord website. DISCLOSURE: I often review or link to products and services I use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible we use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video, description or blog post and make a purchase I may receive a small commission or other compensation. These payments help me fund the costs of running The Independent Landlord.