From 1st October 2026, landlords in England who use digital identity verification for Right to Rent must use a registered Right to Rent Digital Verification Service Provider (RtR DVSP).

With the abolition of Section 21 now in force, many landlords are understandably focused on learning the new possession grounds under Section 8. However, there remains one crucial deadline that some landlords may be in danger of missing. If you served a valid Section 21 notice before 1st May 2026 and still intend to rely on it to recover possession, you must ensure that your possession proceedings are issued to the court by 31st July 2026

There remain some grey areas around the issuing of the Written Statement of Terms.

As of today, 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act is law.This is not guidance, not consultation, and not a future change. The rules governing residential tenancies in England have now fundamentally changed.

With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 May 2026, landlords are now required to provide tenants with certain written information by 31 May 2026. Failure to do so could result in fines of up to £7,000, so it’s essential that landlords act quickly and keep proper records.

The long‑anticipated end of Section 21 “no‑fault” evictions is now firmly on the horizon, and time is running out for landlords who may still be considering using it.

Understanding Selective Licensing Exemptions under the Housing Act 2004 Part 3