Current tenancy rules
Track assured periodic tenancy records and the requirements that replaced the former Section 21 framework.
England landlord compliance
England landlord compliance after 1 May 2026
Build a property-specific plan for England’s current tenancy, safety, licensing and evidence requirements—then keep every deadline and service record visible.
Property-specific duties
See the supported requirements generated from the property, tenancy, HMO status and relevant licensing context.
Evidence and service history
Connect certificates and tenant-document service records to the requirement they satisfy.
Reminders before deadlines
Receive scheduled email and in-app reminders for missing, expiring and overdue requirements.
Tenancies and the Renters’ Rights Act 2025
The main England tenancy reforms took effect on 1 May 2026. Content written as preparation for the Bill or for Section 21 is now out of date.
- Most new and existing assured private tenancies use the assured periodic tenancy framework.
- Section 21 no-fault eviction has been abolished for the affected private rented sector; possession now depends on the applicable statutory ground and procedure.
- Rent increases, rental bidding, pet requests and written tenancy information follow the post-1 May 2026 rules.
- RentSure records the supported tenancy requirements, service evidence and dates needed to understand what was provided and when.
Core England safety and tenancy evidence
- Right to Rent checks for prospective adult occupiers, with follow-up checks where a person has a time-limited right to rent.
- Tenancy deposit protection and prescribed information within the applicable deadline.
- Annual gas safety records where gas appliances or relevant gas fittings are provided.
- Electrical installation inspection at least every five years, with remedial work and tenant records where required.
- Energy performance, smoke and carbon-monoxide alarm, repair and fitness duties for the property’s circumstances.
The current minimum energy-efficiency standard is EPC E for properties within scope, unless a valid exemption applies. EPC C is a future 2030 policy standard, not a 2025 requirement.
Licensing and HMO requirements
- Mandatory HMO licensing applies where the statutory occupancy and household tests are met.
- Additional HMO and selective licensing schemes can create further local requirements.
- Licence conditions, amenity standards and fire precautions can vary by council and property.
- RentSure can record the licence, conditions and renewal date, but the local authority remains the source for the scheme that applies to a specific address.
Implemented now and later phases
- RentSure reflects the England requirements supported by its rules engine and records the official source and review date for each rule.
- The PRS Database and Landlord Ombudsman are separate later implementation phases and should not be presented as universally operational before commencement.
- The private rented sector Decent Homes Standard and extension of Awaab’s Law remain subject to their implementation timetable.
Check the property and the local scheme
RentSure supports compliance administration and evidence management; it does not provide legal advice or certify that a property is legally compliant. Local licensing, council conditions, exemptions and the facts of a tenancy can change what applies.
Turn the guidance into a property-specific plan
Add your property and RentSure will identify the supported requirements that apply, organise the evidence and schedule email and in-app reminders.
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