RIGHT TO RENT CHECKS UPDATE TODAY Today, 1 October 2026, the new updated Right to Rent checks come into force. Details and links can be found in our June 2026 newsletter and in the Information Sheets for Landlords page in the Members Area of the CRLA wesite.
VALUATION OFFICE TO PROVIDE RENT INCREASE SERVICE No date announced yet as new primary legislation will probably be required but … HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC’s) Valuation Office will become responsible for decisions on challenges to rent increases in England, helping people resolve rent disputes more quickly. While the government develops these reforms, renters who want to … Read more
REGISTER YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY -THE SNAPPY NEW NAME FOR THE PRS DATABASE Roll out of the much publicised database has been announced. Roll out will start on 15 December 2026 in the West Midlands, reaching the South West 15 August 2027 ‘Register your rental property’ service – Registration deadlines Region Date regulations commence Deadline to register … Read more
FULLY FUNDED SOLAR PV AND BATTERY STORAGE An opportunity for Cornwall Residential Landlord Association members A new fully funded Solar PV and battery storage scheme is being developed for private landlords, potentially allowing renewable energy systems to be installed with no upfront landlord investment. The project could help landlords prepare for and meet anticipated 2030 … Read more
NEW BENEFIT FOR CRLA MEMBERS Anna Wilson Mortgage Services Free re-mortgage and product switch and £100 off normal fees for CRLA members. I’m Anna Wilson, a whole-of-market CeMAP qualified mortgage and protection adviser based in Cornwall, supporting clients across Cornwall, Devon and the UK. With over 28 years’ experience in the property industry, I know … Read more
CRLA OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSURE We’re all going on a summer holiday…. (sing along if you remember the words 🙂 ) The CRLA office will be closed from the end of play Friday 7th August, re-opening on Monday17th August. Please contact the office before Friday if you anticipate needing any documents during the holiday period (I’d … Read more
IS 31 JULY THE BUSIEST DAY THIS YEAR? ONLY TEN DAYS TO GO The Renters Rights Act 2025 – Use of Section 21 Notice or Section 8 Notice BEFORE 1 May 2026 This advice assumes that the correct notice was served before 30 April 2026 The Renters Rights Act 2025 – Notice re Use of … Read more
WHAT YOU CAN CHARGE A TENANT From Goverment Guidance, the ONLY fees you can charge your tenant are: You cannot charge your tenant any payment that is not on this list.
THE HOUSING OMBUDSMAN TO RUN PRS OMBUDSMAN SCHEME It has been announced that The Housing Ombudsman has been given the responsibility for the ombudsman scheme for the private rented sector. This will be a free service for tenants but landlords will need to pay an annual fee per property to fund and join what will be … Read more
RIGHT TO RENT SCHEME UPDATE The Home Office laid secondary legislation on 30 June introducing changes to the Right to Rent Scheme, which will mandate the use of a registered digital verification provider (RtR DVSP), when choosing to use their services for these digital checks, expands the services a RtR DVSP can provide and recognises … Read more