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Expat Landlords: You Have 31 Days to Avoid a £7,000 Fine Under the Renters' Rights Act
The Renters' Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026. Every UK landlord with an existing written tenancy agreement must send the official Government Information Sheet to each named tenant by 31 May 2026. Failure to comply carries a civil penalty of up to £7,000 — levied on the landlord directly, not the letting agent.