Renting in Gosport — your rights as a tenant in 2026
Gosport is a peninsula town facing Portsmouth with affordable rents but limited transport options — there is no railway station. The rental market is partly shaped by the naval base and military housing.
10,000 households
Private renter households
Common issues for Gosport renters
⚠Limited transport links
⚠Disrepair
⚠Deposit disputes
⚠Military housing transition
⚠HMO standards
How the Renters' Rights Act affects Gosport
From 1 May 2026, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 brings major changes for every private tenant in Gosport. Here's what matters most:
No-fault evictions abolished. Your landlord can no longer use Section 21 to evict you without a reason. They must prove a valid ground under Section 8.
Rent increases limited. Your landlord can only increase rent once per year, via a formal Section 13 notice with 2 months' warning. You can challenge unfair increases at a tribunal.
Periodic tenancies for all. All tenancies become rolling month-to-month. You can leave with 2 months' notice at any time — no more being locked into a fixed term.
Right to request a pet. Blanket pet bans are no longer enforceable. Your landlord must consider your request fairly.
Rental bidding banned. Landlords must advertise a set price and cannot accept offers above it.
Your local council
Gosport Borough Council
Environmental Health / Private Renting Team: 023 9258 4242
If your landlord is not maintaining your property, your deposit is not protected, or you are being threatened with illegal eviction, contact your council's Environmental Health team. They have the power to inspect properties, issue improvement notices, and prosecute landlords who fail to comply.
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