Renters who challenge their landlord’s rent increases through the tribunal system are on average £1,140 a year better off, according to new research published today by anti-poverty charity Z2K.
We have been working with a committed group of Z2K Experts by Experience, staff and trustees, over the last year, to develop a plan for how we put lived experience at the heart of the charity’s work.
From May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act will fundamentally reshape private renting in London. MPs, the Mayor, and council’s’ ability to support private renters in the next few months will determine whether this overhaul delivers genuine security for tenants or simply shifts pressures elsewhere in the system, especially into homelessness services.
From May 2026, private landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants using Section 21 “no-fault” notices. This change is part of the new Renters’ Rights Act and aims to give renters more security in their homes.
But many renters are unsure what the ban actually means, whether landlords can still evict them, and what their rights are if they receive a notice.
Over 40 disabled people’s organisations and charities have issued an open letter to the Timms Review Steering Group, calling for strong representation of people who rely on both Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and means-tested benefits, including Universal Credit, and for clear guarantees that the Review will operate transparently.
Z2K Expert by Experience Roxie describes her experience as part of the group who created Z2K’s ‘Experiences of Disability Benefits’ exhibition. The exhibition featured written pieces and photos illustrating the experiences of people who receive personal independence payment (PIP), the main disability benefit for working-age adults. Roxie explains the inspiration for her written piece, “What’s wrong with her?”, and what it felt like to see her writing displayed in Parliament.
