Local authorities are becoming increasingly proactive in their enforcement activities, particularly in areas with selective licensing schemes, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), and where complaints about property conditions have been received. The question every landlord should ask themselves is simple:

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has now started issuing draft Selective Licences to landlords across the designated licensing areas. For many landlords, this may be the first opportunity to see exactly what conditions the council intends to impose.

With the Renters' Rights Act now in force and Section 21 abolished, landlords who have already served a valid Section 21 notice have only a very short window remaining to protect their position.

When the Renters' Rights Act came into force on 1st May 2026, many landlords were told that tenants must now give two months' notice if they want to leave.

From 1st October 2026, landlords in England who use digital identity verification for Right to Rent must use a registered Right to Rent Digital Verification Service Provider (RtR DVSP).

Keeping your property safe and healthy isn’t just good practice it’s the law.

There remain some grey areas around the issuing of the Written Statement of Terms.

As of today, 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act is law.This is not guidance, not consultation, and not a future change. The rules governing residential tenancies in England have now fundamentally changed.

With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 May 2026, landlords are now required to provide tenants with certain written information by 31 May 2026. Failure to do so could result in fines of up to £7,000, so it’s essential that landlords act quickly and keep proper records.

The long‑anticipated end of Section 21 “no‑fault” evictions is now firmly on the horizon, and time is running out for landlords who may still be considering using it.

Understanding Selective Licensing Exemptions under the Housing Act 2004 Part 3