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Private Rented Housing: Landlords

Asked by Vicky FoxcroftLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 1 April 2026UIN 121800

The question

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.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

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.

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