Local councils across England are preparing to use their new enforcement powers under the Renters’ Rights Act, with the authority to issue significant fines to landlords who fail to meet their legal obligations. For self-managing landlords, the message is clear: compliance is no longer optional – and councils will be watching.
At Personal Economy Lettings, we welcome improvements that raise standards, but we also know how overwhelming compliance can feel when you’re juggling tenants, work, and everyday life. The good news? You don’t have to manage it all alone.
What’s Changing and Why It Matters
The Renters’ Rights Act gives councils enhanced capacity to identify, investigate, and penalise non-compliant landlords. This includes:
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Stronger powers to issue hefty civil penalties
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Greater resources allocated to enforcement teams
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More proactive inspections and data-driven targeting
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A focus on identifying landlords without the correct licences
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Penalties for missing safety documentation and essential compliance checks
For many landlords, especially those who self-manage, the risk is no longer theoretical. A missed renewal, an outdated certificate, or a licensing oversight could now result in substantial fines.
What This Means for Self-Managing Landlords
Self-managing landlords are often committed, capable, and hands-on. But legislation is moving fast, and enforcement is getting sharper. The most common slip-ups we see include:
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Gas safety checks that quietly drift past renewal dates
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EPCs that haven’t been updated
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Missing or incorrect tenancy paperwork
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Properties operating without the required selective or HMO licence
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Forgetting to re-serve prescribed information when renewing a tenancy
These are easy mistakes to make and exactly the areas councils are now focused on.
Expert Insight from Personal Economy Lettings
Lisa Bailey, Residential Lettings Manager at Personal Economy Lettings, says:
“Compliance used to be something councils chased reactively. Now, they’re being empowered and funded to look for issues proactively. Most non-compliance isn’t intentional; it’s just landlords trying to keep up with too much. That’s why structured support is no longer a luxury, it’s a safety net.”
How Our Lettings PA Service Helps You Stay Protected
Our Lettings PA service is designed specifically for self-managing landlords who want to stay in control, without risking fines, missed deadlines or compliance errors.
We act as your behind-the-scenes compliance partner, ensuring every legal requirement is monitored, diarised and completed on time.
With Lettings PA, you get:
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Full compliance tracking and reminders
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Safety certificate management (Gas, EICR, Smoke/CO checks)
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Licensing checks and application support
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Tenancy documentation preparation
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Deposit protection guidance
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A calm, experienced advisor on hand whenever legislation changes
It’s still your property. Still your tenant relationship.
We simply make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
In a Tougher Enforcement Climate, Proactive Support Matters
The Renters’ Rights Act has shifted the landscape. Councils will be enforcing more often, with higher penalties, and much less tolerance for administrative oversights.
If you’re a self-managing landlord and you want reassurance - not risk - now is the time to put the right support in place.
If You Want to Stay Compliant, We’re Here to Help
Whether you manage one property or a small portfolio, our Lettings PA service gives you confidence, clarity, and complete peace of mind.
📞 Book a Clarity Call
We’ll walk you through your current compliance position and outline the exact steps needed to stay protected.
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