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PRS Database registration: what landlords need to do
Registration is set to begin from late 2026. Guidance will cover the steps landlords need to follow once the scheme is live.
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Property Compliance Regulations
Key changes affect London landlords in 2026. Section 21 ended on 1 May 2026. EICR penalties now reach £40,000 per breach. The EPC C target is set for 1 October 2030. Here is what is in force, what is confirmed, and what is still proposed.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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What is the fine for not having an EICR? The £40,000 penalty explained
The maximum EICR fine is £40,000 per breach. This change took effect on 1 November 2025.
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Last updated September 2026
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When is Section 21 Being Abolished? What the new rules mean
Section 21 ended on 1 May 2026 for private tenancies in England.
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Last updated September 2026
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EPC C by 2030: what the confirmed rules mean for landlords
Rental homes have an EPC C target for 1 October 2030, with a £10,000 cost cap.
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Last updated September 2026
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New fire safety regulations for landlords: the 2026 London guide
See the fire safety rules for London rental properties, based on property type.
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Last updated September 2026
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Awaab's Law and the private rented sector
The private rented sector extension is expected from 2027 at the earliest. Updates will follow once the date is confirmed.
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The government has confirmed its intention for buildings over 1,000 m². The detailed rules are not yet in place.
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Property Regulation Changes: What Landlords Need to Know
See what has changed in London property rules and what is coming next. Check the date, status, and key details for each update in one place.
| Change | Date | Status | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 21 abolished | 1 May 2026 | In force | Read guide → |
| EICR max penalty £40,000 (SI 2025/1043) | Since 1 Nov 2025 | In force | Read guide → |
| EPC C target (£10k cap, £30k MEES penalty) | By 1 Oct 2030 | Confirmed policy, not yet law | Read guide → |
| Fire-safety rules for landlords (BS 5266-1:2025 etc.) | 2025 to 2026 | In force | Read guide → |
| PRS Database registration | Rolling from late 2026 | Confirmed, not yet live | [Planned] |
| Non-domestic EPC B (over 1,000 m²) | By 2031 | Confirmed intention, not yet law | [Planned] |
| Awaab's Law, PRS extension | 2027 at the earliest | Proposed / awaited | [Planned] |
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