This is how leading housing and homelessness charity Shelter welcomed a major win for renters yesterday!

Last night, the Renters’ Rights Bill received Royal Assent and, thanks to this Labour government, it’s now law. It

✅ Ends Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, which previously allowed landlords to remove tenants without giving a reason. Nationally, these evictions led to 25,000 households becoming homeless in one year.
✅ Extends minimum safety standards to private rentals.
✅ Bans discrimination against tenants receiving benefits or with children.

In Norwich, where around 1 in 5 households rent privately, this will make a real difference for hundreds of families—improving security and standards.

Although the Bill is now law, the new rights won’t apply immediately. The government will set implementation dates in the coming months, so renters should keep an eye on official guidance and Shelter’s updates.