For many self-managing landlords, day-to-day letting follows a familiar routine. You handle tasks when needed, keep the property running smoothly and update paperwork as situations arise. From 27 December 2025, that approach will need to become more structured.
This is when the next phase of the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect, giving local councils wider powers to review how rental responsibilities have been handled across the previous year. It is not a dramatic shift in how you let, but it is a meaningful change in what must be documented and ready to share.
Parkers is helping landlords prepare now, before the new powers take effect.
What the new rules actually mean for landlords
Once the changes begin, local councils can request important records linked to any tenancy you have managed over the previous twelve months. These may include:
• Tenancy agreements
• Deposit protection and prescribed information
• Right to Rent checks
• Gas safety certificates
• Electrical installation condition reports (EICRs)
• EPCs
• Repair and maintenance notes
• Legal notices and any required licensing documentation
Being able to produce these promptly is simple when everything is stored neatly in one place. It becomes more challenging when documents are spread across devices, folders or emails.
Why December is the time to review your paperwork
December is naturally one of the busiest periods for landlords. Winter maintenance, holiday closures, renewals and general end-of-year pressures all collide at once. It is also the time of year when paperwork tends to be postponed.
This year, it could create unnecessary pressure. The new requirements begin before the new year, meaning any gaps left until after the holidays may already be overdue by the time local councils begin checking documentation.
Preparing now helps you avoid that last-minute scramble once the rules are in effect.
How Parkers’ fully managed service makes compliance easier
Parkers has long supported landlords across our communities with reliable, clear and practical management. Our fully managed service meets the increasing level of detail required under today’s legislation.
With Parkers looking after your property, you benefit from organised documentation, monitored renewal dates, securely stored records, support with local council requests and guidance as legislation evolves. It removes the pressure of keeping everything in order yourself and ensures nothing essential is missed.
Taking the right steps before 27 December 2025
The introduction of these enforcement powers marks an important moment for self-managing landlords. Preparing early gives you a smoother, more organised start to the year as the Renters’ Rights Act moves into its next phase.
Speak to your local Parkers branch to make sure you have the right support in place before the changes begin.
