{"id":45097,"date":"2025-12-19T12:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T12:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/?post_type=knowledge&#038;p=45097"},"modified":"2025-12-19T12:01:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T12:01:02","slug":"local-authority-enforcement-crackdown","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-regulation\/local-authority-enforcement-crackdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Landlords warned as local councils crack down on compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local councils are being given new powers to investigate landlords from 27 December 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It will be easier for them to inspect landlords\u2019 properties and request documents, with the aim of cracking down on rogue landlords.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities will also have a stronger duty to proactively enforce landlord legislation. As a result, more fines could be given for non-compliance with things like licensing schemes and the right to rent scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-investigatory-powers-is-this-the-start-of-the-renters-rights-act\">New investigatory powers \u2013 is this the start of the Renters\u2019 Rights Act?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strengthening local authority enforcement is one of the 12 key measures of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-regulation\/renters-rights-bill\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"25235\" >Renters\u2019 Rights Act<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And while the majority of new laws will start on 1 May 2026, the government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/renters-rights-act-2025-implementation-roadmap\/implementing-the-renters-rights-act-2025-our-roadmap-for-reforming-the-private-rented-sector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Renters\u2019 Rights Act roadmap<\/a> confirms that these new investigatory powers will come into effect on 27 December 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-local-authority-enforcement-what-s-changing\">Local authority enforcement \u2013 what\u2019s changing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Councils are being given more power and encouragement to investigate landlord compliance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the new rules, they\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">request information from anyone involved in a tenancy (such as a landlord or letting agent) \u2013 this could include documents such as tenancy agreements or licensing certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">set formal deadlines for information requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">inspect premises where records are held<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">seize devices holding tenancy records or make copies of relevant documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities will be able to look back a full 12 months, which means they\u2019ll be able to investigate 2025 compliance during 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-001\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-documents-can-councils-ask-for-as-part-of-a-compliance-investigation\">What documents can councils ask for as part of a compliance investigation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 27 December 2025, councils investigating compliance will be able to ask landlords (or those associated with a tenancy) for a range of documents. These could include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">tenancy documents, such as tenancy agreements or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-regulation\/deposit-protection-scheme-a-landlords-guide\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"937\" >deposit protection<\/a> certificates\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">financial records, such as rent payment records or arrears information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Safety documents, such as gas safety certificates or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-regulation\/what-is-an-epc-rating\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"989\" >Energy Performance Certificates<\/a> (EPCs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">third-party documents, such as contractor invoices or inventory reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-enforcement-penalties-for-non-compliance\">What are the enforcement penalties for non-compliance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Landlords could be hit with civil penalties of up to \u00a37,000 for a standard breach of the rules or first offence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a serious or repeat offence, the fine could be up to \u00a340,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some examples of the fines landlords could receive:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-housing-act-1988-breaches-and-offences\">Housing Act 1988 breaches and offences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">serving a possession notice that attempts to end the tenancy outside of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-regulation\/what-is-a-section-8-notice\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1570\" >Section 8<\/a> process\u00a0 \u2013 \u00a36,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">attempting to end a tenancy by service of a notice to quit \u2013 \u00a36,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-housing-act-2004-breaches-and-offences\">Housing Act 2004 breaches and offences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">failure to comply with an improvement notice \u2013 \u00a325,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">property subject to selective licensing is unlicensed \u2013 \u00a312,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-housing-and-planning-act-2016-offences\">Housing and Planning Act 2016 offences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">breaching a banning order \u2013 \u00a335,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-renters-rights-act-2025-breaches\">Renters\u2019 Rights Act 2025 breaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">discrimination against those on benefits or with children \u2013 \u00a36,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">encouraging or accepting any offer of rent greater than the advertised rate \u2013 \u00a34,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/civil-penalties-under-the-renters-rights-act-2025-and-other-housing-legislation\/civil-penalties-under-the-renters-rights-act-2025-and-other-housing-legislation#:~:text=The%20statutory%20instrument%20increasing%20the,on%20or%20after%20this%20date.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">full list of fines<\/a> and more about how civil penalties are changing as a result of the Renters\u2019 Rights Act on the government website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-landlords-prepare-for-these-changes\">How can landlords prepare for these changes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your local authority requests documents or information, it\u2019s best to be prepared. Being able to provide the right information before a deadline could be the difference between receiving a fine or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, ahead of the new system, make sure you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">speak to your letting agent if you use one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">get your rental documents and records in order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">check local licensing schemes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">make sure you\u2019re compliant with all safety measures, such as gas safety&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-guides-for-landlords\">More guides for landlords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/rental\/2026-predictions-for-landlords\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1311\" >Rental market predictions 2026 \u2013 what landlords need to know<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-regulation\/new-energy-efficiency-rules-for-rental-properties\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"24841\" >New energy efficiency rules for rental properties<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-tax\/tax-on-rental-income\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1545\" >Tax on rental income \u2013 a complete guide to landlord tax<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/landlord-tax\/mtd-for-landlords\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"33504\" >Making Tax Digital for landlord income tax: get ready for 2026 changes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-upsell-001\" class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94e519ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-get-set-with-tailored-landlord-cover\">Get set with tailored landlord cover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Over 200,000 UK landlord policies, a 9\/10 customer rating and claims handled by an award-winning team. 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