Renters' Rights Act and other Information
Renting is changing from the 1st May 2026. Reforms to the private rented sector in England are bringing in new rights and responsibilities for landlords, letting agents and tenants.
For current guidance, links and up-to-date information visit the gov.uk website. Landlords will need to provide tenants with certain written information from the 1st May 2026 for existing and new tenants. Renting out your property: guidance for landlords and letting agents - Tenancy agreements: written information for your tenant - Guidance - GOV.UK
Key changes that will happen on the 1st May 2026 can be found here: Private landlords
Carbon monoxide detectors
From the 1st October 2022 landlords must ensure that a carbon monoxide alarm is fitted in any room with a fixed combustion appliance which includes a gas boiler (but not a cooker) Previously it only applied where solid fuel appliances were present. Further guidance
Energy efficiency
Minimum energy efficiency standards apply to all private rented dwellings. All lettings must have an EPC rating of E or above, unless an exemption has been registered.
Electrical Safety Standards
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations require all landlords to ensure electrical installations are inspected and tested at intervals of no more than 5 years by a qualified and competent electrician, and to provide a satisfactory report to tenants.
Enforcement and Civil Penalties
The Council has adopted the following private sector housing enforcement and civil penalties polices:
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