England enacts Renters’ Rights Act eliminating no-fault evictions and capping rent increases.

England’s Renters’ Rights Act took effect on May 1, 2026, eliminating no-fault evictions and capping annual rent increases to market rates with two months’ notice. The law mandates timely repairs for issues like mold and damp, empowers local authorities to fine landlords, and introduces a national registry for tenant research. In contrast, U.S. federal housing legislation remains stalled, with protections largely managed at the state and local levels.