
Landlord checklist 2026: what you must do now, what to watch, and what can wait
2026 is set to be a turning point for landlords in England. Compliance renewals are stacking up, and the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 begins its first major phase on 1

2026 is set to be a turning point for landlords in England. Compliance renewals are stacking up, and the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 begins its first major phase on 1

Since the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, there’s been a lot of noise—especially around “what starts when”. So here’s the clean, landlord-focused version: a

November has been a big month for landlords in England. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is now law, with the government finally publishing a detailed implementation roadmap, and the Autumn

The Government has confirmed that the Renters’ Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, becoming the Renters’ Rights Act. Ministers describe it as the biggest shift in renting

Section 21 is set to go. Under the Renters’ Rights Bill, landlords will rely far more on Section 8 – with longer notice periods and a higher “serious arrears” threshold

Serving a Section 21 or Section 8 notice in England should be straightforward—but all too often, it’s invalidated by missing or non-compliant paperwork. The cost? Months of delay, extra rent