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. Now that the new rules are in force, this needs to be more structured.
This is when the enforcement powers of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 took effect, ahead of the major tenancy reforms arriving in May 2026. Local councils can now review how rental responsibilities were handled over the previous 12 months. It is not a dramatic shift in how you let, but it is a meaningful change in what must be documented and kept ready to share.
Parkers is helping landlords prepare now, that the new powers are in force.
What the new rules actually mean for landlords
Councils can now request compliance-related records covering any tenancy activity within the previous 12 months. This stage does not introduce the wider tenancy reform elements, which begin in May 2026. 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.
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 increased detail required under the enforcement stage and keeps your records consistent across the full 12-month review window.
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.
Getting your records ready for local council checks
The introduction of these enforcement powers marks a significant milestone for self-managing landlords. The 27 December 2025 enforcement stage remains a key moment in the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 rollout. Preparing now helps ensure you stay organised and ready, ahead of the major tenancy reforms arriving in May 2026.
Speak to your local Parkers branch to make sure you have the right support in place now that the changes are in force.
