Skip to main content
North Yorkshire Council

Breadcrumbs

  1. Home
  2. Housing and homelessness
  3. Private renters

Private renters

Find out how the law is changing to give renters more security in their private rented properties.

Renters Rights Act

From 1 May 2026, the law is changing to give renters greater security and stability in their homes. 

A summary of the changes coming in under the Renters Rights Act can be found on Shelter England's website.


 Rate this page

How would you rate this page?

Extra links

  • Get in touch
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy
  • Cookies
  • Terms and conditions
  • GOV.UK

Social media

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • More social channels

© 2026 North Yorkshire Council

The council provides services across North Yorkshire including Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby, Northallerton, Thirsk, Selby, Tadcaster, Malton, Pickering, Richmond, Skipton and more.

Digital Assistant
BETA

This is a new service – your feedback will help us to improve it.