New marketing and onboarding rules under Renters Rights Act
Summary
Propertymark says the Renters Rights Act will change rental marketing and onboarding by requiring active database entries for both landlord and property before a home can be advertised. It also expects written adverts to carry unique identifiers, with compliance checks becoming part of agents’ instruction and listing workflows.
Why it matters
Surveyors involved in residential lettings, asset management or due diligence should note the compliance implications for property marketing and the need to verify registration status and safety documentation. The changes may also affect instructions, handover processes and the information held in property records.
Key points
- A national landlord database will roll out region by region later this year.
- Properties must not be marketed unless both landlord and property have active database entries.
- Written adverts will need unique identifiers for the landlord and dwelling.
- Agents may need evidence of registration before accepting an instruction.
- Non-compliance fines are reported to range from £7,000 to £40,000.
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