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Important: Changes to Rental Laws - What You Need to Know

19th December 2025
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Stay informed about the latest changes to rental legislation and how they affect you

The Renters’ Rights Act is going to be a major reform to the private rented sector, which aims to deliver more security to tenants, clearer and more strict rules for landlords. It will introduce mandatory PRS registration, a Landlord Ombudsman and tougher enforcement. Upcoming reforms will change nearly every rule which landlords rely on. The first phase will come into force on 1 May 2026 and will introduce local council enforced penalties for non-compliance, up to £40,000. Further phases during the year will introduce compulsory registration on the PRS database and creation of a new Ombudsman. If your portfolio isn’t prepared, you risk fines and enforcement action.

What’s Changed
  • Section 21 “no-fault” evictions scrapped
  • Mandatory PRS database registration
  • All landlords must join the new Ombudsman
  • Stronger enforcement and higher penalties
  • Tenants’ rights to request pets strengthened
  • Renters can challenge rent increases at a First-Tier Tribunal
 How to Protect Yourself
  • Register and maintain PRS database compliance
  • Join the Ombudsman and handle complaints professionally
  • Conduct full property audits for Awaab’s Law compliance
  • Manage rent, paperwork, and notice periods correctly
  • Keep tenant records ready for council inspection

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