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The Renters Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act Is Now Law:
The UK Government has introduced significant reforms to the private rented sector that will impact all landlords. Key changes include the abolition of Section 21 notices, new tenancy regulations, and mandatory landlord and property registration requirements.
Understanding and preparing for these changes is essential to ensure compliance, protect your investment, and minimise potential risks.
Our experienced team is here to help you navigate the new legislation, implement any necessary changes, and ensure you remain compliant while maximising the performance and returns of your rental property.
A guide to rent repayment orders under the Renters’ Rights Act
Rent repayment orders (RROs) are becoming a growing area of risk for landlords, as tenants and local authorities become more aware of their rights to reclaim rent where housing law hasn’t been followed.
In some cases, tenants can recover up to 24 months’ rent where a landlord has committed certain housing-related offences. This shift significantly increases both the financial exposure and enforcement pressure on landlords. That’s why it’s important landlords understand these measures to avoid costly penalties and make sure tenants are treated fairly.
Five key reasons why landlords should take a tenancy deposit
Tenancy deposits are a standard part of renting in the UK, and for good reason.
In this guide, we explore why deposits remain an essential safeguard for landlords.
With deposit alternatives on the rise and new legislation on the horizon, we break down the purpose of deposits, the risks of going without, and how to stay compliant.
If you have taken a cash deposit, you must protect it in a government authorised scheme within 30 calendar days
Deposit Protection Rules in 2026:
A Landlord’s Guide to Staying Compliant
Landlords must protect a tenant’s deposit in a government backed scheme within 30 days of receiving it, missing this deadline can result in a penalty of up to three times the deposit amount.
Since Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026, a deposit compliance failure can now block your ability to serve a valid Section 8 notice.
If you let a residential property in England or Wales on an assured tenancy which from 1 May 2026 means virtually all private lets, you are legally required to protect your tenant’s deposit in a government backed scheme. This applies whether you manage the property yourself or work with a letting agent.