5 compliance pitfalls that are catching landlords out under the Renters' Rights Act 2025:

5 compliance pitfalls that are catching landlords out under the Renters' Rights Act 2025:

1️⃣ Serving notice incorrectly

The rules around notice periods and prescribed information have changed. A defective notice can invalidate your legal position entirely — meaning you cannot recover possession even if you have a legitimate reason to do so.

2️⃣ Missing safety certificate renewals

Gas, electrical, and other certifications have specific renewal timescales. Missing them — even by days — can result in civil penalties and restrictions on serving notice.

3️⃣ Inadequate repair response times

Tenants now have clearer rights around repair timelines. Failing to respond to maintenance requests within defined windows creates both legal and financial exposure.

4️⃣ Poor complaint documentation

If a complaint leads to a tribunal or Ombudsman investigation, your entire case rests on what you can prove — not what you remember.

5️⃣ Assuming your letting agent is tracking everything

Many landlords assume compliance is "handled." Often, it isn't. The obligation — and the penalty — ultimately falls on the landlord.

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