Renters’ Rights Act 2026 and Building Surveys: What Property Surveyors Need to Know About Landlord Liability

Landlords across England face their most significant regulatory shift in decades: 24-month Rent Repayment Orders for compliance failures and £40,000 maximum fines for ignoring enforcement notices[2]. The Renters' Rights Act 2026, with Phase 1 commencing 1 May 2026, fundamentally transforms how property surveyors must approach building assessments for rental properties. Understanding the Renters' Rights Act […]












