Majority of Renters Unaware of Renters’ Rights Act, Survey Finds
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Majority of Renters Unaware of Renters’ Rights Act, Survey Finds

By The Property AI Team · 9 July 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.

Majority of Renters Unaware of Renters’ Rights Act, Survey Finds

A recent survey by the TDS Charitable Foundation has revealed that 69% of private renters in England have either never heard of the Renters’ Rights Act or do not know what it means. The research was conducted before the Act’s implementation began on 1 May.

According to the survey, only 32% of respondents said they had heard of the legislation and understood at least some aspects of it. The findings highlight a significant gap in awareness among private renters regarding the new legal framework.

For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, these results may indicate a need for increased communication and education about the Renters’ Rights Act to ensure tenants are informed about their rights and responsibilities under the new law.


Source: Property118
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