Section 21 'No-Fault' Evictions are abolished from 1 May 2026
All possession must now be sought via Section 8 with a valid legal ground. Items marked NEW LAW are immediate legal requirements.
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Pre-Tenancy Essentials
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Proof of Ownership & Permissions
Safety Certifications
Energy Performance
Licensing
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Setting Up the Tenancy
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Tenant Screening
Documents to Serve Before Move-In
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During the Tenancy
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Safety & Maintenance
Property Inspections
Tenant Management
Rent & Financial Management
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Ending a Tenancy — Possession
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Section 21 abolished from 1 May 2026
All possession proceedings must now use Section 8 with a prescribed legal ground.
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Looking Ahead — Upcoming Changes
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Not yet in force
The following changes are confirmed or expected but have no current legal effect. Begin preparing now.
| Upcoming Change | Detail | Expected |
|---|---|---|
| PRS Landlord Database | Mandatory registration rolling out by region. Annual fee to be confirmed. Penalties for non-compliance. | Late 2026 |
| PRS Ombudsman | Mandatory membership for all private landlords. Expected to be operational 2027–2028. | 2027–28 |
| Decent Homes Standard | Extension to private rented sector — consultation complete; implementation timeline to be confirmed. | TBC |
| Awaab's Law | Government consulting on extending mould/damp response requirements to private sector. | TBC |
| EPC Band C Minimum | Proposed: new tenancies from 2028; all tenancies by 2030. Not yet law. Begin budgeting now. | 2028–2030 |