Because if you get it wrong, you could be facing fines of up to £40,000
In April 2026 a report revealed that 84% of landlords are unprepared for the Renters’ Rights Act and 58% are at high risk of non-compliance.
This isn’t just about property standards or treating tenants fairly. It’s the small technical mistakes that will cost you.
Getting the order of events wrong, acting too slowly, or failing to evidence what you’ve done could mean thousands in fines.
For example, if you can’t prove a tenant received required information in time, you could face penalties of up to £7,000 — even if you did everything else correctly.
And if you’re planning to use Section 21, any error — deposit handling, missing certification, or incorrect sequencing — will invalidate your notice.
If that comes to light after 30 April 4:30pm, you won’t get a second chance to correct your mistake or get it right. You’ll be forced down the slower, more complex Section 8 route — potentially delaying a sale and carrying the cost of prolonged void time if you’re trying to sell with vacant possession.
With local authorities being given additional funding and enforcement toolkits to identify and pursue non-compliance can you afford to take the chance that there is something you don’t know you don’t know. Even if you think you’re ready for the RRA, you need to be certain because under the new rules, small oversights won’t be overlooked — and they could cost you thousands.
Don’t take chances – it could cost you dear!