A significant change in renting laws will bring eye-watering fines of up to £7,000 from June, experts have warned. The new Renters' Rights Bill from the Labour Party government is now in force, introducing stricter requirements for landlords across the UK.
Landlords Urged to Act Before End of May
Harps Garcha, director of London-based Brooklyns Specialist Finance, has urged landlords to take one crucial step before the end of May or risk fines of up to £7,000. She stated: "If landlords haven't done anything about the upcoming changes yet - and I know there are still some that still don't quite grasp what's coming - they need to act and fast. By the end of May, as a starting point, they need to provide all named tenants individually with 'The Renters' Right Act Information Sheet 2026'."
She emphasised that this requirement applies to each individual tenant. "Please note that if there are two tenants within a specific tenancy, it needs to be provided to each individual tenant or the Local Authority could charge them up to £7,000 in fines."
How to Comply
Garcha advised landlords on the best way to deliver the information sheet. "The sheet can be downloaded and we suggest it's both emailed to tenants and posted to them, or, better still, hand-delivered at the property itself. And ensure you have some proof of receipt."
The sheet must be provided to all tenants in an Assured or Assured shorthold tenancy, specifically those in a contract created before May 1, 2026, and if the tenancy has a wholly or partly written record of terms, including a written tenancy agreement.
Avoid Cutting Corners
Garcha stressed the importance of proper delivery: "We're all used to sending links, as adding attachments can create a larger file size, especially on email, but in this case you need to send the actual document itself. Do not, under any circumstances, cut corners. Also avoid the use of WhatsApp."
In its official documentation, the Labour Party government states clearly: "You must give this Information Sheet by May 31, 2026, or you could be fined up to £7,000."
Garcha concluded: "£7,000 is a lot of money and you don't want to rely on someone else to do something when you are the one who will be liable."
