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England: rules changed on 1 May 2026
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The tenancy rules changed on 1 May 2026. Our guide explains what this means for agreements, rent increases and asking a tenant to leave.
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England: consultation proposes new EV charger permission rules
Landlords and freeholders in England could be required to give timely decisions on tenants’ and leaseholders’ requests to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers, under a government consultation opened on 21 October. These are proposals, with legislation still needed before the suggested legal duties could take effect. The proposed “ability to charge” focuses on homes with…
England: Hastings agent fined for failing to provide fire-safety information
A managing agent and his company have been fined in England for failing to provide information to fire inspectors investigating a Hastings property. East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service reported on 19 October that Gareth Reed, sole director of Riverstone-Abbey Estate Agents Limited, was fined £12,500 at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 12 October. The company…
HMRC explains how to confirm an MTD quarterly update was sent
HMRC has expanded its guidance on Making Tax Digital quarterly updates, explaining where landlords using the service can check that an update was sent. The guidance was updated on 16 October. After sending an update through compatible software, sign in to HMRC online services using the details you used to sign up for Making Tax…
England: cladding bill proposes new duties for building owners
A bill introduced to Parliament on 14 October would create specific duties to assess and fix unsafe cladding on blocks of flats in England. The Building Safety (Remediation of Unsafe Cladding etc) Bill is proposed legislation; these new duties are not yet in force. The proposed remediation duty would cover multi-occupied residential buildings over 11…
England: Norfolk letting agency owner sentenced for fraud
A former letting agency owner in Norfolk, England, has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting fraud involving landlords and tenants. Norfolk Constabulary reported the outcome on 12 October. Victoria Steele, who ran E-HOMES Ltd, previously known as Prestige Property Ltd, pleaded guilty to 19 fraud offences. At Norwich Crown Court on 30 September, she…
England: flood performance certificate pilots announced
Flood Performance Certificates will be tested in England to show both a home’s exposure to flooding and how well it is prepared. Defra’s announcement on 13 October says work on pilots will begin in 2026, with more trials during 2027 and beyond. The planned assessments would bring together information about flood risk, a property’s characteristics…
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