The UK government has delayed the launch of its new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) methodology until the second half of 2027, pushing it back by a year. However, this delay does not change the October 2030 deadline for landlords to meet the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). The blog post by NRLA highlights that landlords whose properties already have an EPC rating of C are in a strong position. It is recommended to check the certificate's expiry date, as a

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/tenancy-agreements-written-information-for-your-tenant Although subject to change before the official release date, the government has released a list of information that landlords need to put in their tenancy agreements that will come into force on 1st of May 2026 and must be served to existing tenants no later than the 31st of May 2026. The government has also confirmed that exis

RENTERS’ RIGHTS ACT TIMELINE: KEY DATES 27.12.2025 Local authorities have significantly enhanced powers to investigate and enforce against landlords or agents who commit offenses such as harassment and illegal eviction, accepting or encouraging rental bidding above the listed price, discrimination against tenants with children or benefits, the landlord redress scheme, the landlord database. Local authorities are also given powers to allow them to enter different

The Housing Secretary launches a consultation proposing new legal requirements for social landlords to address hazards including damp and...

According to the NRLA's research (https://www.nrla.org.uk/news/the-complete-fire-safety-guide-for-landlords), a fire in your property can...