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Landlord Law is Changing: What You Must Do Before 1st May 2026

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Landlord Law is Changing: What You Must Do Before 1st May 2026

Over the past few months, I have been speaking to landlords across the UK about the Renters Rights Act, which comes into force on 1st May 2026.

Most know it is happening. Many assume it is simply another regulatory adjustment to add to the long list of changes landlords have already navigated.

It is not.

This legislation reshapes the balance between landlord and tenant in a way that directly affects how you manage property, protect income and handle risk. It is less about headlines and more about how the detail plays out when something goes wrong.

In my work, I deal with those moments. Failed possession claims. Invalid notices. Escalating disputes. Rent Repayment Orders that could have been avoided.

Under the new Act, certain breaches may result in a Rent Repayment Order of up to 24 months’ rent. On a property generating £1,200 per month, that is £28,800.

In many cases, the issue will not stem from deliberate noncompliance. It will come from misunderstanding a procedural change. Relying on an outdated assumption. Believing an old rule still applies.

That is where the real financial risk sits.

From 1st May 2026, this legislation becomes enforceable. At that point, it is no longer about what you think applies. It is about whether your processes, documentation and portfolio structure align with the new legal position.

Why I Am Running This Webinar

This is precisely why I am hosting a live session titled:

Landlord Law Is Changing: What You Must Do Before 1st May 2026

This will not be theory or commentary on media headlines. It will be a practical breakdown of what is changing, where landlords are genuinely exposed, and what you should be reviewing now within your own portfolio.

We will look at: