The PRS Database will be public and the Landlord Ombudsman can order action and compensation
Once the new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database is up and running for landlord registration, the government’s published implementation plan makes clear that two big developments follow: Public access and data sharing are enabled (date TBC, but explicitly after landlord registration launches); and A new PRS Landlord Ombudsman is introduced after the database, creating a […]
Late 2026: PRS Database rollout begins – what we know so far, what it will contain, and who will be able to access it
After the major tenancy reforms in May 2026, the next big milestone in the Renters’ Rights Act programme is the creation of a new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database. Published government information confirms that, from late 2026, the PRS Database and supporting guidance will begin rolling out regionally, and landlord sign-up becomes mandatory. This article […]
31 May 2026: the tenant information deadline landlords must not miss (and what it means for tenants)
Most attention on the Renters’ Rights Act is focused on the big go-live date of 1 May 2026. But there’s another date that matters just as much from a compliance point of view: 31 May 2026 is the deadline for landlords to provide certain written information to existing tenants. This post explains what must be […]
1 May 2026: the Renters’ Rights Act changes landlords must be ready for
1 May 2026 is the first major “go-live” date for the Renters’ Rights Act in England. From this date, the private rented sector moves onto a reformed tenancy and enforcement framework—changing how tenancies run, how landlords recover possession, how rent is increased, how properties are marketed, and how disputes and non-compliance are handled. This post […]
27 December 2025: the first Renters’ Rights Act changes went live
Most landlords associate the Renters’ Rights Act with the big tenancy changes in 2026. But the first provisions started earlier. On 27 December 2025, local housing authorities in England gained new investigatory powers designed to strengthen enforcement across the private rented sector. This post explains what changed, what councils can now do more easily than […]
Renters’ Rights Act: what existing landlord legislation it replaces or updates (and what that means in practice)
The Renters’ Rights Act is not “one new rule” — it’s a major re-working of the legal framework that sits underneath most private renting in England. In plain terms, it reshapes how tenancies are created, how rent is increased, how possession is regained, and how standards and enforcement operate. This post explains, in a practical […]
Introducing Landlord Law Watch: daily, searchable guidance for the UK PRS
Over the past year we’ve been publishing our Law for Landlords articles to help make sense of the rules that shape the private rented sector. That work has highlighted one simple truth: the day-to-day reality of being a landlord (or agent, tenant, or local authority officer) is influenced by hundreds of different legal duties, restrictions, […]
Evicting Tenants: Current Rules vs. the New System From 1 May 2026
Based on the official government guidance for landlords and letting agents:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renting-out-your-property-guidance-for-landlords-and-letting-agents/repossessing-your-privately-rented-property-on-or-after-1-may-2026 The government has published new guidance explaining how residential landlords in England will regain possession of their privately rented properties from 1 May 2026, when major reforms take effect. Below is a detailed comparison of how the current rules work today and how they […]
Landlord Rules Across the UK: How England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Differ
Housing law is devolved across the UK, meaning landlords are not operating under a single “UK landlord system” but instead under four different legal frameworks. Each country sets its own rules on tenancy types, eviction processes, deposits, safety standards, registration and landlord responsibilities. This guide provides an in-depth comparison, with particular focus on rules unique […]