Topics The Renters' Rights Act Changes and new responsibilities from the 1 May 2026. Renters' Rights Act: information for tenants Changes to private sector tenancies from the 1 May 2026. Private tenants Rights and responsibilities, report repairs, report your landlord, landlord harassment, illegal eviction. Private landlords and letting agents Rights and responsibilities, tenancy agreements, deposit protection scheme and eviction. Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) HMOs that need a licence, how to apply for or renew a licence, licence costs, basic standards for HMOs, report an unlicensed HMO. Additional HMO licensing scheme A new licensing scheme for small houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Housing standards for private rented homes Housing standards for private rented properties, inspections, enforcement actions and costs. Rent a private property to the council Letting schemes for private landlords, including find a tenant, partly and fully managed services, bond guarantee (deposit) of up to £2,500.
Renters' Rights Act: information for tenants Changes to private sector tenancies from the 1 May 2026.
Private tenants Rights and responsibilities, report repairs, report your landlord, landlord harassment, illegal eviction.
Private landlords and letting agents Rights and responsibilities, tenancy agreements, deposit protection scheme and eviction.
Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) HMOs that need a licence, how to apply for or renew a licence, licence costs, basic standards for HMOs, report an unlicensed HMO.
Additional HMO licensing scheme A new licensing scheme for small houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
Housing standards for private rented homes Housing standards for private rented properties, inspections, enforcement actions and costs.
Rent a private property to the council Letting schemes for private landlords, including find a tenant, partly and fully managed services, bond guarantee (deposit) of up to £2,500.
