Takes Effect May 2026
The Renters' Rights Act Is Coming.
Are Your Inspections Ready?
More inspections. Stricter evidence requirements. Higher stakes in deposit disputes. Here's what every UK landlord needs to know — and how to stay ahead.
Free to download · Your first report is freeWhat's Changing for Landlords?
The Renters' Rights Act is the biggest overhaul of private renting in a generation. These are the changes that directly affect how you inspect and document your properties.
No More Fixed-Term Tenancies
All tenancies become periodic from day one. Landlords lose the natural checkpoint of a fixed-term expiry, making regular inspections essential to document property condition.
Stricter Notice Requirements
Section 21 'no-fault' evictions are abolished. To regain possession, landlords must prove grounds — which means thorough, dated evidence from routine inspections.
Decent Homes Standard Extends to Private Rentals
Private landlords must meet the Decent Homes Standard for the first time. Regular, documented inspections are the only way to prove ongoing compliance.
New Ombudsman & Enforcement Powers
A new Private Rented Sector Ombudsman will handle tenant complaints. Without inspection records, landlords have no defence in disputes.
The Bottom Line
Under the new law, documented inspections are no longer optional — they're your primary defence in possession claims, deposit disputes, and Ombudsman complaints. Landlords who can't produce evidence will lose.
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