If you did not set out to become a landlord, the past year of rule changes has probably felt like a lot to keep on top of. The good news is that most of it is manageable once someone shows you what applies to your property. 

A Landlord Compliance Review is a straightforward check of where your property and tenancy stand against the current rules, and what, if anything, you need to do next. We look at your tenancy type and paperwork, your gas and electrical safety certificates, your energy performance rating, deposit protection, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and your readiness for database registration. 

You get a clear, plain-English summary: what applies to you, what is already in order, and the order to deal with the rest. No jargon, no scare tactics. Where a risk remains, our Rent and Legal Protection cover, set out below, is there to catch it. 

What the Renters’ Rights Act means for you 

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 brought in the biggest changes to renting in a generation, and the main reforms have been in force since 1 May 2026. If you let a property, they already apply to you: 

• Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions have ended. To regain your property you now use one of the set legal grounds. 

• All assured shorthold tenancies have become periodic tenancies, with no fixed end date. 

• You can raise the rent once a year with the correct notice, and the tenant can ask a tribunal to check it. 

• You must consider a tenant’s request to keep a pet and can only refuse with a good reason. 

• You cannot refuse to let to someone simply because they have children or claim benefits. 

• To sell or move back in, you must give four months’ notice and cannot use those grounds in the first year of a tenancy. 

The rules are detailed and still rolling out, with landlord registration on the new private rented sector database beginning late 2026. The simplest way to stay on top of all of it is to have us check your position, then manage it for you. 

Why Rent & Legal Protection Matters 

With the court system still experiencing significant delays, evictions can take 8-12 months or longer in complex cases. Without the right protection, landlords can face months of lost rent and rising legal costs. Our Rent and Legal Protection Service offers the financial and legal safety net you need to stay secure: 

• £100,000 legal expenses cover for eviction and tenancy breaches - including notice serving, court costs and bailiff fees 

• Guaranteed rent payments until vacant possession is regained 

• Nil excess if a claim is made within 45 days of arrears or breach 

• Up to 6 weeks’ rent at 90% while we find a new tenant (if re-let through Anthony Pepe) 

• Up to £250 extra towards tenant damage costs 

• Full legal pursuit of tenants for rent arrears or excessive damages