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The Renters' Rights Act is landmark new legislation for England's private rented sector. It received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and is one of the most significant reforms to the Private Rented Sector in a generation.

Key reforms of the Renters' Rights Act include:

• Section 21 "no fault evictions" abolished
• Open-ended periodic tenancies replacing fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs)
• Rent increases regulated and rent price bidding banned
• Tenant rights around pets strengthened
• New protections against discrimination for those on benefits
• New regulatory framework introduced, including an ombudsman scheme and a landlord portal

Landlords can continue to use Section 21 evictions in the private rented sector until 1 May 2026. After this date, you will need to rely on the reformed possession grounds and give a valid reason - such as selling, moving back in, serious rent arrears or anti-social behaviour.

If you serve a Section 21 notice before 1 May 2026 and require court proceedings, these must be issued on or before 31 July 2026. After this date, an unused Section 21 notice will no longer be valid and the new grounds for possession will need to be used.

All in-tenancy rent increases in the PRS must use the statutory Section 13 process from 1 May 2026. Landlords will only be able to increase rent once every 12 months, and must give at least 2 months' written notice befor ethe increase takes effect.

Tenants will retain the right to challenge rent increases at the First-tier Tribunal if they believe the new rent is above fair open market rates.

Rent review clauses in tenancy agreements will no longer be valid once the new rules are in place.

Landlords and agents will not be able to request more than one month's rent in advance from 1 May 2026, with some exceptions in tightly defined situations possibly coming within secondary legislation.

The Renters' Rights Act introduces a mandatory Landlord Ombudsman scheme for the private rented sector. Tenants will be able to raise a complaint against their landlord with the Ombudsman should they need to, and the Ombudsman will help fairly resolve disputes without going to court. This provides an alternative to costly legal proceedings, resolving issues more efficiently.

From late 2026 the government will establish the PRS Landlord Ombudsman and begin building the scheme. It's expected it'll be mandatory for landlords to join and pay a fee from 2028.

Awaab's Law will be extended to privately rented homes, introducing legally enforceable timeframes for landlords to investigate and remedy serious hazards like damp and mould.

This is a move from the government to reduce the tax gap and make tax collection more efficient. It will require landlords to keep digital records of income and expenses and submit their taxes through compatible software.

Landlords will need to file every quarter, so it will be critical to keep track of expenses as they occur. There will be a point system for late submissions, and a fine once a threshold of points is reached.

So far, the changes don't extend to require quarterly payment. That'll remain annual, requiring payment 31 January the following year.

So far the government has announced these changes apply from 6 April 2026 for landlords with an annual property income of more than £50K, and April 2027 for landlords with an annual property income of more than £30K.

We'll update this page as details emerge, so please do check back!

If you're a landlord with property in London, understanding your tax obligations is crucial to managing your rental income effectively and ensuring you're compliant with HMRC regulations. Navigating the complexities of landlord taxes can be challenging, especially when it comes to knowing which expenses are tax-deductible and what specific rules apply to rental properties. To help you stay on top of your tax responsibilities and avoid any unexpected surprises, we've put together a list of tips and reminders based on the most common questions we receive.

Whether you're new to renting out your property or an experienced landlord, these insights will help you optimise your tax situation and make informed decisions about managing your rental income.

You can no longer deduct any of your mortgage expenses from your rental income to reduce your tax bill. Instead, you will now receive a tax-credit, based on 20% of your mortgage interest payments.

Also, if you let out your property for only part of the year, or you let out only part of your home, remember to apportion your expenses.

Filing a UK Tax Return:

It goes without saying (but we're saying it just in case) - even when you live abroad, you are still required to file a UK Self Assessment tax return if you receive rental income from UK property. This includes declaring your income, deducting allowable expenses, and paying any due tax.

Double Taxation Agreements:

Check if your home country has a double taxation agreement with the UK. These agreements can help avoid being taxed on the same income in both the UK and your country of residence.

Capital Gains Tax (CGT):

As with UK resident landlords, non-UK resident landlords are also liable for CGT if they decide to sell their UK property. The tax is payable on the increase in GBP value from the date of acquisition to the date of sale.

There is a strict 60 day filing and tax payment window which starts on the date of completion of sale of the property.

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