Major Changes for Landlords & Letting Agents to Stay Compliant!"

Here are more Key Changes Under the New Renters’ Rights Bill you must know:

• Mandatory Landlord Database:

  • Landlords must have an active entry on the database from the time the property is advertised until after the letting period ends.

  • The database will include details of landlords, properties, penalties, and banning orders.

  • Letting agents cannot let properties that are not on the database—doing so will be an offence.

• Database Registration & Compliance:

  • All Rent Act 1977 tenancies and assured tenancies under the Housing Act 1988 must be registered.

  • Landlords can create an entry before full compliance and will have 28 days to meet all requirements (e.g., EPC, gas safety, electrical checks).

  • Keeping the database updated is mandatory (e.g., recording each new gas safety check).

• Database Maintenance & Penalties:

  • Entries will be removed if inactive for five years (though "inactive" status is not clearly defined).

  • If a property has no gas supply, the electrical safety check might be the only required update over five years.

• Consequences for Non-Compliance:

  • Landlords without an active database entry cannot seek possession, except under grounds 7A and 14.

  • Failure to maintain an active entry or include the unique identifier in advertisements can result in a £7,000 fine for a first offence.

  • Knowingly or recklessly providing false information can lead to penalties of up to £40,000.

  • Repeated offences or failure to comply beyond 28 days will also incur enhanced penalties.

What This Means for Landlords & Agents:

🔹 The database aims to ensure compliance with safety and legal standards.
🔹 Letting agents will have added responsibilities to maintain landlord records.
🔹 The new regulations introduce significant financial penalties for non-compliance.

To have better clarity on the The Renters’ Rights Bill and have all your questions answered and be fully equipped to make the best of it, watch the replay of our special webinar on the Renters Right Bill:

https://event.webinarjam.com/replay/10/yw79piotvi8ix2