Compliance Updates

Verified updates on legislation, deadlines and compliance requirements affecting landlords and rental properties in England.

Landlords face new £7,000 fines for serious property hazards

Councils in England can now issue penalties of up to £7,000 where serious Category 1 hazards are found in rented homes.

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Aug 53 min read

Renters’ Rights Act: the rules landlords must follow now

The Renters’ Rights Act changed how private properties are let in England from 1 May 2026. Here are the key rules landlords should check now.

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Aug 53 min read

Old section 21 and section 8 notices: the 31 July deadline has passed

Landlords can no longer begin a possession claim using most section 21 or section 8 notices served before 1 May 2026. Here is what happens next.

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Aug 53 min read

CMP’s Landlord Platform Is Still Being Built — But Landlords Can Already Use It Today

CMP’s full compliance platform is still in development, but landlords can already access experienced human support for EPCs, evictions and property compliance.

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Aug 14 min read