The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026 bring into force provisions on 22nd June 2026 enabling local housing authorities to impose civil penalties of up to £7,000 on responsible persons where qualifying residential premises contain a category 1 hazard that would have been reasonably practicable to remove.
Read the source: legislation.gov.uk — Renters' Rights ↗
Summarised from the official record linked above; figures are as the source states them. Added 15 September 2026.
PossessionHousing conditions (HHSRS)Deposit cap
Since 1 May 2026 possession runs only on Section 8 grounds; compliance gaps can bar a possession order. Read the guide →
Councils enforce housing conditions under Housing Act 2004 Part 1; ignoring a notice can bring a civil penalty of up to £40,000. Read the guide →
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 caps a tenancy deposit at five weeks' rent where the annual rent is under £50,000. Read the guide →
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