The rules changed on 1st May 2026. Every England landlord needs to act — or risk fines of up to £7,000.
The Renters’ Rights Act abolishes Section 21, changes how you can evict, raise the rent and respond to tenants — and gives you until 1 May to get ready. We’ve translated the entire Act into plain English. No jargon. No law firm billing by the hour. Just what you need to do, in the right order.
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Section 21 is abolished. Fines of up to £7,000 apply from 1st May 2026.
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Miss something on this list and you’re exposed to fines of up to £7,000. Work through it before May. It’s free to read.
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