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English Housing Survey 2024 to 2025: private rented sector - pre-Renters' Rights Act overview

This factsheet provides an overview of the private rented sector before the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 14 May 2026
• Last updated: 30 September 2026
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  1. 30 September 2026

     Correction to Rent in Advance (Annex Table 3.1) made in September 2026. Previous data referred to rent in advance paid during the household’s previous tenancy rather than their current tenancy.

  2. 14 May 2026

     First published.

Applies to England

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English Housing Survey 2024 to 2025: private rented sector - pre-Renters’ Rights Act overview

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Chapter 1: Annex tables - Renters' satisfaction and experiences

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Chapter 2: Annex tables - Tenancy security and eviction practices

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Chapter 3: Annex tables - Renting barriers

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Chapter 4: Annex tables - Complaints and dispute resolution

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This factsheet provides an overview of the private rented sector before the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act. It covers topics relevant to the new policy, including tenancy security in the private rented sector, eviction practices, notice periods, tenure types, satisfaction with tenure and landlord/agency service, barriers to renting and complaints processes.