Government Housing Hub Outlines Phased Landlord Obligations Following Renters' Rights Reforms

The UK Government's official campaign platform has updated its guidance detailing the ongoing roll-out of private rented sector compliance requirements following the abolition of Section 21 no-fault evictions and fixed-term tenancies. Private landlords and letting agents are reminded that tenancies have transitioned to assured periodic arrangements, accompanied by strict rules banning bidding wars and restricting rent in advance. Furthermore, property owners must now adhere to structured timelines when addressing pet requests from tenants and ensure formal written statutory notices are provided when creating new agreements.

The update highlights preparation for upcoming enforcement phases, notably the phased regional launch of the mandatory digital property register beginning in the West Midlands before expanding nationwide. Letting agents and landlords are urged to audit their paperwork and operational practices, especially regarding possession notices under revised grounds and compliance milestones ahead of Decent Homes Standards and private sector ombudsman requirements.

Mike Georgeson, CEO of Matriva, commented: “This underlines just how crucial it is for landlords and agents to move away from legacy paperwork and get fully comfortable with periodic tenancies and the new possession grounds. We're seeing enforcement become much more systematic with the upcoming property register, so getting your compliance records and tenancy details in order now will save you substantial regulatory headaches down the road.”

Source: GOV.UK Housing Hub

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