Law updates
What’s changed for landlords
Short notes on new rules in England, what they mean, and what to do. Each one links to its source.
15 Dec 2026
PRS register opens in the West Midlands
Landlords with assured or regulated tenancies must register themselves and each property. £65 per property, renewed annually. Other regions follow monthly until 14 November 2027.
Source1 May 2026
Renters' Rights Act: section 21 abolished
Assured shorthold tenancies became periodic assured tenancies. Rent can rise once a year via a section 13 notice. Landlords had to give existing tenants the government information sheet by 31 May 2026.
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