Still Compliant? The Insider Edge Guide to Residential Landlord Rights and Compliance in England

The rules for letting a home in England have changed more in the past year than at

almost any point since 1988. Are you still compliant?

Section 21 has gone. Every tenancy is now periodic. Possession grounds, rent increases and

what you can ask for up front have all been rewritten by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. The

rating system councils use to judge hazards was overhauled in June 2026, with new fines of up

to £7,000. A national landlord register opens in December 2026, and an EPC C deadline is set

for October 2030.

Still Compliant? is a plain-English guide for private landlords in England. It covers what the rules

now are, what’s coming next, and what it can cost if you get it wrong. Whether you have one

buy-to-let or a portfolio, it’s written to help you work out where you stand before a tenant, a

council or a tribunal does it for you.

What’s inside

● 1. So You’re Not Sure If You’re Compliant

● 2. The Rules That Actually Protect You (and Bind You)

● 3. The End of Section 21

● 4. Getting Possession Under the New System

● 5. Rent Increases — What’s Actually Allowed Now

● 6. Fees, Deposits & What You Can’t Charge

● 7. The EPC Deadline That’s Coming

● 8. Licensing & the New Landlord Database

● 9. Repairs, Disrepair & the Decent Homes Standard

● 10. What to Do Next

It also includes a glossary of key terms, and “questions to ask yourself” checklists throughout.

How it’s different

The law is arriving in stages, so every rule is labelled by where it stands. Tier 1: already in

force. Tier 2: confirmed but not yet live. Tier 3: still proposed. You can see at a glance what you

must act on today and what you only need to plan for.

Free updates

When the rules change, so does the book. Buyers get a free email alert and a link to the

updated edition whenever we revise it in response to regulatory change. Just tick the box to

receive emails at checkout.

Who it’s for

● Private landlords letting residential property in England

● Accidental landlords and anyone letting out a former home

● Landlords who manage their own lets, or who want to understand what their agent is

doing

Not covered: Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (their rules are different), holiday and short

lets, and commercial property.

Accurate as of September 2026 (Version 1.0).

This book is general information, not legal advice. For decisions about a specific tenancy,

particularly serving notices or seeking possession, take advice from a qualified solicitor.