Renters Rights Bills Update

Simon provides landlords with a crucial update on the upcoming Renters' Rights Bill, estimated to become law around 6th April 2026 Simon urges you to be proactive now by checking your letting agent's awareness, tightening tenant vetting processes, and securing properties to the minimum energy efficiency standards to mitigate risks in the forthcoming, more regulated, and potentially more challenging letting environment KEY TAKEAWAYS The Renters' Rights Bill is anticipated to become law around 6th April 2026, introducing a nationwide database where every rental property must be listed and registered with a unique property reference number to be legally rented out. Landlords who are non-compliant face potential fines and Rent Repayment Orders, which will allow tenants (even those who have moved out) to claim back up to two years' rent if the landlord has not adhered to the new rules. The removal of Section 21 (no-fault eviction) will mean a heavier reliance on Section 8 (for non-payment), but with court systems already under pressure, gaining possession might take longer, making stringent tenant vetting and the use of guarantors essential. Landlords must ensure their properties meet minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) standards: a C-level rating is required for new properties by 2030 and for existing tenancies by 2033, with failure to do so potentially forcing landlords to sell non-compliant properties. BEST MOMENTS "Most letting agents are just not aware of what's happening'" "The biggest problem is that the courts, unfortunately, the court system, it doesn't have enough judges, the buildings are literally falling down, and it really needs some investment by the government to make sure the courts can handle all the extra work coming through." "We have to be very careful who we're taking on as tenants. We have to be even more vigilant in the checks that we are doing." "Ignorance, lack of knowledge is not an excuse” VALUABLE RESOURCES To find your local pin meeting visit: ⁠www.PinMeeting.co.uk⁠ and use voucher code PODCAST to attend you first meeting as Simon's guest (instead of paying the normal £20). Contact and follow Simon here: Facebook: ⁠http://www.facebook.com/OfficialSimonZutshi⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonzutshi/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/SimonZutshiOfficial⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/simonzutshi⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/simonzutshi/⁠ Simon Zutshi, experienced investor, successful entrepreneur and best-selling author, is widely recognised as one of the top wealth creation strategists in the UK. Having started to invest in property in 1995 and went on to become financially independent by the age of 32. Passionate about sharing his experience, Simon founded the property investor’s network (pin) in 2003 ⁠www.pinmeeting.co.uk⁠   pin has since grown to become the largest property networking organisation in the UK, with monthly meetings in 50 cities, designed specifically to provide a supportive, educational and inspirational environment for people like you to network with and learn from other successful investors. Since 2003, Simon has taught thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners how to successfully invest in a tax-efficient way.  How to create additional streams of income, give them more time to do the things they want to do and build their long-term wealth. Simon’s book “Property Magic” which is now in its sixth edition, became an instant hit when first released in 2008 and remains an Amazon No 1 best-selling property book. Simon launched his latest business, ⁠www.CrowdProperty.com⁠, in 2014, which is an FCA Regulated peer to peer lending platform to facilitate loans between private individuals and property professionals. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/