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The UK's rental market has long been contentious, with tenants arguing for stronger protections against rising rents and sudden evictions, while landlords warn that regulations could reduce housing supply and investment. Labour's Renters' Rights Act, which came into force on May 1, 2026, represents the most significant overhaul in decades—banning no-fault evictions, capping rent increases, and strengthening tenant rights. The debate now centres on whether these protections will genuinely improve housing security or trigger a landlord exodus that worsens the shortage of rental properties.