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May 1 2026 - Renters' Right Act Commencement Day

You have 0 days to:

Serve any final Section 21 notices

Stop accepting above-asking rent offers

Prepare for the rental bidding ban

Remove “No DSS” from adverts

Remove “No Children” from listings

Show one clear rent price

Stop using fixed-term agreements

Switch to periodic tenancy templates

Check which tenancies go periodic

Stop taking rent before signing

Take no more than one month’s rent

Move all evictions to Section 8

Train staff on new notice rules

Create Section 13 process flow

Add two months to rent reviews

File court claims for Section 21s

Update landlord move-in grounds

Update landlord selling grounds

Send the RRA Information Sheet

Create written terms where missing

Update How to Rent processes

Review tenant screening questions

Update pet request processes

Stop backdating rent increases

Discuss rent protection backbooks

Act now before it is too late...

Act now!

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Apr 2, 2026

Landlords

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Tax

Making Tax Digital: What do landlords need to do?

A complete guide to Making Tax Digital for landlords. Learn who it applies to, key deadlines, how it works, and how to prepare before April 2026.

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Mar 10, 2026

Landlords

Decent Homes Standard

Renters' Rights Act

The Decent Homes Standard in the Renters’ Rights Act: How to evolve alongside new standards

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, a new Decent Homes Standard will apply across the Private Rented Sector, creating a single minimum standard for rented homes.

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Mar 2, 2026

Renters' Rights Act

Awaab’s Law: A letting agent’s guide

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Feb 19, 2026

Landlords

Decent Homes Standard

The Government's Decent Homes Standard has been rated 'not fit for purpose': here's what that means for landlords

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has issued a red rating around the Decent Homes Standard, questioning some of the evidence behind the policy.

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Jan 23, 2026

Compliance

New EPC regulations 2026: The key details confirmed (so far)

Rental properties must reach EPC C by 2030. Here's how to make strategic investments and avoid paying huge lump sums to comply.

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Jan 15, 2026

Renters' Rights Act

The one thing agents can't ignore about the new PRS Ombudsman

The Renters' Rights Act will introduce a new Private Rented Sector Ombudsman. While joining will be compulsory for landlords, agents also need to stay vigilant.

Jan 15, 2026

Landlords

Renters' Rights Act

PRS Database explained: The new compliance risk letting agents need to act on

Discover what the new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database means for landlords and letting agents. Learn about compliance, penalties, and how to prepare.

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Mar 3, 2025

Compliance

Gas safety certificates: How to track expiry dates (at scale)

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Feb 14, 2025

Compliance

How long do EICR certificates last?

Many EICR certificates expired in June 2025. It might be time you booked your own inspection.

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