Sources reviewed 3 October 2026 · England

The LandlordDeadline Calendar.

Key private-rented housing dates and planned reforms, with official sources. Sources reviewed on 3 October 2026. Future timetables can change; this is a practical guide, not legal advice or a complete compliance checklist.

31 May2026

DEADLINE PASSED

Government information sheet: existing tenancies

Most landlords and agents had to give the official information sheet to existing tenants by 31 May 2026. Different requirements apply to entirely verbal agreements and some tenancies with valid pre-reform possession notices.

Check the official guidance for the tenancies covered and exceptions
The information sheet must be the government's own document, not a summary
Required regardless of whether you used a letting agent

Read the official government source

Civil penalty up to £7,000 per tenancy for non-compliance

1 May2026

CORE REFORMS IN FORCE

Section 21 abolished for private assured tenancies

The new private-rented tenancy regime began on 1 May 2026, including abolition of Section 21. Pre-reform notices and proceedings have transitional rules. Social housing follows a different timetable; do not treat this as advice on a specific possession case.

New and most existing private assured tenancies moved to periodic tenancies
Possession depends on the applicable grounds, notice and court process
Obtain advice on any pre-reform notice or ongoing proceedings

Read the official government source

Late2026

PLANNED PHASED ROLLOUT

PRS Database: prepare for registration

The government roadmap plans a phased Private Rented Sector Database rollout from late 2026. Registration, fees and required information depend on the regulations and implementation timetable. Check when your area and tenancy type are covered.

An annual registration fee is planned; check the confirmed amount and basis
Prepare accurate property, landlord and compliance information
Do not assume the same commencement date applies in every area
Check the final regulations rather than treating draft rules as current law

Read the official government source

Est.2028

PROJECTED

PRS Landlord Ombudsman: mandatory membership launches

The government roadmap expects mandatory private-landlord membership of a new Ombudsman in 2028, after the Database rollout. This is an expected timetable, not a confirmed commencement deadline.

The service is intended to resolve tenant complaints independently
Landlords should receive notice before membership becomes mandatory
Check confirmed scope, fees and enforcement requirements closer to launch

Read the official government source

1 Oct2030

PLANNED COMPLIANCE DATE

Energy-efficiency standard: equivalent to EPC C

The government’s consultation response sets out a planned single compliance date of 1 October 2030 for a standard equivalent to EPC C in privately rented homes in England and Wales. New legislation and detailed implementation rules are still needed.

The response specifies one compliance date, rather than separate new and existing tenancy dates
The planned improvement cost cap is £10,000, with 10-year exemptions
The proposed standard uses fabric performance plus a heating or smart-readiness metric
Check the final legislation and eligibility before relying on an exemption

Read the official government source

Important — Please Read

This page is a general-information summary produced by Svnteen The Residency for guidance purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent legal or professional advice. Legislation, implementation dates, and penalty thresholds are subject to change by government. You should verify all requirements at gov.uk and, where appropriate, consult a solicitor or specialist property advisor.