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Part of situation: UK housing: Renters’ Rights Act impacts supply and costs (70 clusters)

England landlords face new registration and energy compliance rules

landlord regulations Renters’ Rights Act Energy Performance Certificate property compliance rental market England

Landlords in England face a tightening regulatory landscape driven by the Renters’ Rights Act and new energy efficiency requirements. Under current rules, most private rented properties in England and Wales must achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E or higher by August 2026. The government also plans to further raise these standards starting October 1, 2030.

Additionally, a new Landlord Registration Service is being introduced. This service will require landlords to register both themselves and their properties. The rollout will begin in the West Midlands on December 15, 2026, with subsequent regional phases through 2027. From December 2026, an annual registration fee of £65 per property will apply.

Experts warn that landlords remain legally liable for compliance failures even when using letting agents. This includes errors in Right to Rent checks, licensing, and property standards. Non-compliance can result in civil penalties, restrictions on eviction rights, or criminal prosecution.

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1st Avenue · England · Paul Endacott · Renters’ Rights Act

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Landlords may remain legally responsible for compliance errors made by letting agents. theintermediary.co.uk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A new Landlord Registration Service will require landlords to register themselves and their properties under the Renters’ Rights Act. uklandlordtax.co.uk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Landlord Registration Service will roll out regionally, beginning in the West Midlands on 15 December 2026. uklandlordtax.co.uk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The registration fee for the new Landlord Registration Service will be £65 per property annually starting from December 2026. uklandlordtax.co.uk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The government intends to raise private rented sector energy standards from 1 October 2030. www.hudsonsproperty.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Most private rented homes in England and Wales must have an EPC rating of E or above as of August 2026. www.hudsonsproperty.com

Sources

The Latest EPC Rules Explained for Central London Landlords - Hudsons [www.hudsonsproperty.com]
New Landlord Registration Service: What You Need to Know Before December 2026 - [uklandlordtax.co.uk]
Landlords could be liable for letting agent compliance errors, 1st Avenue warns [theintermediary.co.uk]