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Letting Agent Compliance Guide 2026

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Lettings compliance is getting tougher, with new laws, rising fines, and growing pressure on agents.

This free guide helps you cut through the complexity, stay compliant, and build trust with landlords and tenants.

Top Takeaways:

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Compliance breaches now carry fines of up to £30,000 per offence.

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Financial sanctions checks for tenants and landlords are now mandatory.

3

Section 21 is ending on 1 May 2026 – agents must prepare airtight evidence for evictions.

4

Fire safety, EICR, and gas certification lapses can trigger serious penalties.

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The right digital tools can turn compliance from a burden into a business advantage.

“From May 2025, letting agents are legally required to run financial sanctions checks on both tenants and landlords – just like banks.”

“Section 21 is gone. From May 2026, possession relies entirely on your evidence under Section 8.”

Why this matters now

Regulation is tightening across the board – and poor compliance isn’t just risky, it’s expensive. This guide helps you stay ahead of the curve without drowning in admin.

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