Renters' Rights Centre
The Renters' Rights Act is the biggest change to private renting in a generation — Section 21 gone, tenancies converted, new possession grounds, Section 13-only rent increases, and more phases still to come. This hub tracks every change and translates it into what to actually do, by when.
The Renters' Rights Act: What Self-Managing Landlords Actually Do Now
A plain-English working guide to the Renters' Rights Act for self-managing UK landlords — what changed on 1 May 2026, what it means for existing tenancies, and the exact actions to take, with sources and review dates.
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Section 13 Rent Increases, Step by Step (Form 4A)
How to raise the rent legally under the Renters' Rights Act: the Form 4A process, the two-month notice and once-a-year rules, what the tribunal can do, and the mistakes that invalidate notices — with a free date calculator.
Student Lets and HMOs Under the Renters' Rights Act
How periodic tenancies, Ground 4A, and the end of fixed terms change student lets and HMOs — the academic-year problem, licensing interplay, and what HMO landlords should do differently now.
The PRS Database and Landlord Ombudsman: What's Coming and When
The two biggest Renters' Rights Act phases still ahead: mandatory landlord registration on the PRS Database (rolling out from late 2026) and compulsory Ombudsman membership (expected 2028). What each means and how to be ready.
The Renters' Rights Act: What Self-Managing Landlords Actually Do Now
A plain-English working guide to the Renters' Rights Act for self-managing UK landlords — what changed on 1 May 2026, what it means for existing tenancies, and the exact actions to take, with sources and review dates.
Regulation Radar
What's coming for UK landlords, in order — sourced, dated, and honest about what isn't fixed yet. Last reviewed 20 August 2026.
1 May 2026
In forceRenters' Rights Act main provisions
Section 21 abolished, ASTs converted to periodic tenancies, new possession grounds, Section 13-only rent increases.
gov.uk6 April 2027
UpcomingMaking Tax Digital: £30,000 threshold
Landlords with qualifying income over £30,000 join MTD for Income Tax — quarterly digital submissions via HMRC-recognised software.
gov.uk — MTD for Income Tax6 April 2028
UpcomingMaking Tax Digital: £20,000 threshold
The MTD net widens again to qualifying income over £20,000.
gov.uk — MTD for Income TaxTBC
Date not yet fixedNew EPC methodology (Home Energy Model)
A reformed EPC system is expected from late 2029, changing how ratings are calculated ahead of the 2030 deadline.
gov.uk — EPC guidance1 October 2030
UpcomingEPC C required for all rented homes
Every privately rented home must reach EPC C, with a £10,000 per-property cost cap on required works (lower for lower-value homes).
gov.uk — MEES government response (Jan 2026)TBC
Date not yet fixedPrivate Rented Sector Database rollout begins
Per the government roadmap, database rollout starts late 2026, phased by region. Registration (with an annual fee) becomes mandatory for all landlords and properties as each phase lands.
gov.ukTBC
Date not yet fixedPRS Landlord Ombudsman membership
Mandatory ombudsman membership for private landlords — a binding complaints route for tenants — expected in 2028 per the government roadmap.
gov.ukTBC
Date not yet fixedDecent Homes Standard & Awaab's Law in the PRS
The Decent Homes Standard and Awaab’s Law hazard-response deadlines are being extended to private rentals in phases. Dates not yet fixed.
gov.uk
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