Sure On Compliance
The Renters' Rights Act represents the biggest overhaul of property law in a generation. Make sure your portfolio is protected and compliant from day one.
ASK US DIRECTLY →Landlords can no longer serve Section 21 notices. Eviction now requires a valid legal ground.
Any Section 21 notice served before 1 May 2026 remains valid until it expires.
Landlords must now use Section 8 grounds — rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, needing to sell, or moving back in.
Several Section 8 grounds have been expanded and strengthened to balance the abolition of Section 21.
SOP ensures proper documentation, evidence trails, and correct notice procedures from day one. Every managed property has Section 8-ready records maintained throughout the tenancy.
All existing ASTs automatically converted to assured periodic tenancies on 1 May 2026.
No new fixed-term tenancies can be created. Tenancies run monthly with no end date.
Tenants can end at any time with two months' notice. No minimum tenancy period applies.
Landlords must provide tenants with a government information sheet by 31 May 2026.
SOP handles the AST-to-periodic conversion seamlessly and ensures all tenants receive the required government information sheet within the statutory deadline.
Landlords can only increase rent once per year via formal Section 13 notice.
At least two months' written notice required. Increases must reflect open market rates.
Tenants can challenge any increase at the First-tier Tribunal.
The Tribunal cannot set rent higher than the landlord's original request — only lower.
SOP manages all rent reviews with comparable market analysis, formal Section 13 notice served correctly, and documented timelines — protecting landlords against successful Tribunal challenges.
It is now illegal to invite, encourage, or accept offers above the advertised rent.
Properties must be marketed at a fixed price. Landlords must accept no more than that price.
SOP sets rents based on accurate market valuations. The advertised rent is the rent charged. Always.
Tenants have a legal right to request permission to keep a pet.
Blanket pet bans are no longer permitted in tenancy agreements.
Landlords must respond within 42 days. Refusal only permitted on reasonable grounds.
Landlords can require the tenant to obtain pet damage insurance as a condition of approval.
SOP assesses each pet request on its individual merits, advises landlords on reasonable grounds for refusal, and arranges pet damage insurance where approval is granted — all within the 42-day window.
Blanket bans on benefit recipients or families with children are illegal.
All prospective tenants must be assessed on individual merit and affordability.
Indirect discrimination is also prohibited — including requirements for 'professional employment only'.
SOP assesses all applications on affordability regardless of income source. Our referencing and marketing processes are fully compliant from day one — no blanket exclusions, no discriminatory criteria.
Named after Awaab Ishak, this law sets strict timelines for landlords to address serious hazards including damp and mould.
The government intends to extend Awaab's Law requirements to private landlords — timelines under consultation.
The Decent Homes Standard will apply to the private rented sector, expected from 2035.
Specific hazard remediation response timeframes are being set by government consultation.
SOP already conducts proactive quarterly inspections identifying damp, mould, and hazards early.
A mandatory Private Rented Sector registration database will roll out region by region.
Registration is mandatory before serving any Section 8 notice.
Severe penalties apply for non-compliance, including fines up to £40,000.
SOP will register every property we manage. Your compliance is guaranteed — you will not be left exposed at this critical juncture.
A new Ombudsman specifically for tenant complaints about landlords.
Free and independent dispute resolution with legally binding decisions.
Membership expected to become mandatory for all private landlords around 2028.
SOP will coordinate Ombudsman registration for every property we manage. Your compliance is guaranteed at all times.
Section 21 abolished. Periodic tenancies only. Rent rules. Pet rights. Anti-discrimination. Rental bidding banned.
PRS landlord database rollout begins region by region. All landlords must register themselves and each property.
Private Landlord Ombudsman membership becomes mandatory for all private landlords.
Decent Homes Standard and Awaab's Law apply to all private rented sector properties.
OUR SERVICE MATRIX
Compliance isn’t an add-on — it’s the foundation of every service we offer. Choose the level of management that suits your portfolio.
Full regulatory compliance as standard, plus professional tenant sourcing.
Ideal for: new landlords & first-time lets
Everything in Compliance & Tenant Find, plus ongoing financial management.
Ideal for: landlords who self-manage maintenance
Complete hands-off management. We handle everything — you collect the return.
Ideal for: busy landlords & portfolio owners
TAILORED ONBOARDING PATHWAYS
Whether you're with an agent who hasn't updated for the new rules, managing on your own, or just not sure if you're compliant — talk to us first. We'll review your portfolio at no charge.
Already with another agent and thinking of moving? We'll review your current contract, explain the process, and handle the entire transition on your behalf.
Not sure if your portfolio is RRA-compliant? We'll review every Phase 1 obligation and tell you exactly where you stand — and what needs to happen next.
Managing your own portfolio without agent support? The RRA has changed what compliance looks like on your own. We'll show you every obligation you're now responsible for — and how we take them off your plate.
WHY LANDLORDS SWITCH TO US
Most agents added compliance to their checklist after RRA passed. We built our entire operation around it before we took a single client.
Built for new rules
Every process, document, and system was designed from day one for the post-RRA market.
TPO Registered
Full member of The Property Ombudsman. Every landlord and tenant has independent protection.
Transparent fees
No hidden charges. Every cost confirmed in writing before you commit — Tenant Fees Act compliant.
Compliance as standard
Gas Safety, EICR, EPC, Awaab's Law — included in every tier because the law requires it.
OUR STORY & CREDENTIALS
Founded on over 20+ years of compliance, operational, and facilities management experience — including senior roles supporting Microsoft, the NHS, and global partners. We apply institutional-grade rigour to residential portfolios.
From Regulatory Audit to Asset Management
I spent over two decades inside strict corporate and institutional compliance frameworks, working with Sodexo and Cushman & Wakefield on contracts for organisations including Microsoft and the NHS. In that world, a missed deadline or a missing document is not an inconvenience. It is a finding.
QUESTIONS LANDLORDS ASK
These are the questions we hear before every first call. If yours isn't here, ask us directly — we'll answer in plain English.
ASK US DIRECTLY →Yes — if you have a residential rental property in England, the RRA affects you. It ended fixed-term tenancies, abolished Section 21 no-fault evictions, introduced new pet rights and rent rules, and imposed Awaab's Law on damp and mould response times. Every landlord must be compliant, regardless of whether you self-manage or use an agent.
Pricing is tailored to your portfolio. Every quote is given in writing before you commit, with zero hidden charges. Compliance certifications (Gas Safety, EICR, EPC) are included in every tier — not charged separately.
Not at all, if done correctly. We review your current management contract, handle all communication with your outgoing agent, and manage the transfer of tenant information and deposits. Most landlords complete the switch within 30 days with zero disruption to their tenants' experience.
Ask them for your current tenancy agreement and check three things: (1) Does it reference a fixed term? That's now void. (2) Does it reference Section 21? That's abolished. (3) Have they served you with a Prescribed Information pack updated post-RRA? If any answer is "no", you have your answer.
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