How The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 Has Increased Local Authorities’ Enforcement Powers

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has significantly increased local housing authorities’ powers relating to enforcement. There is no longer a discretion but a newfound duty on local housing authorities to actively enforce housing legislation in their area. A local housing authority may also take enforcement action in respect of offences which occur outside of its area, extending their powers beyond their own boundaries. This blog explores the key changes in local housing authorities’ powers under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.

Key changes:

Wider investigative powers – An officer of a local housing authority has the power to require information from a “relevant person” in accordance with section 114 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. A “relevant person” includes landlords, agents, licensors and marketers who marketed the relevant accommodation for the purposes of creating a residential tenancy. The information can be sought to investigate suspected breaches/offences to provide information