Rule changes (England)
Dates and summaries drawn from official GOV.UK guidance for private landlords in England. Not legal advice. LetReady customers can opt in on Account for an email when we add a new entry.
- 1 May 2026Confirmed
Renters' Rights Act 2025 — phase one in force
Section 21 no-fault evictions ended for new rules; tenancies are periodic by default; new Section 8 grounds and a written statement of terms apply to new tenancies.
- 31 May 2026Confirmed
Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet 2026
Landlords had to give the official Information Sheet 2026 to tenants whose tenancy began before 1 May 2026.
- 15 December 2026Confirmed
Register your rental property (PRS Database) opens
The national landlord and property register opens, starting with the West Midlands and rolling region by region. You typically have three months to register once your region opens.
- 14 November 2027Confirmed
PRS Database — all active landlords registered
Final regional deadline: landlords actively letting in England are expected to be registered on the PRS Database.
- Under review (no new date set)Expected
EPC minimum standard for private rented homes
The minimum EPC rating for private rented properties in England remains E unless an exemption applies. Higher targets have been discussed but are not in force — check GOV.UK before relying on press reports.
- Expected 2028 (date not confirmed)Expected
Landlord Ombudsman (expected)
Mandatory membership of a landlord redress scheme is planned under the Renters' Rights Act. The administrator, fee and exact start date are not yet confirmed.
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